Any Pasta + Any Beans + Any Greens = Foolproof Kid-Friendly Dinner!
"Working mom Catherine Smart shares her foolproof, quick and kid-friendly dinner formula: any pasta + any beans + any greens!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound any dried sturdy pasta
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such as penne
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rigatoni or ziti
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ pound ham
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such as prosciutto
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diced pancetta or deli ham OR ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon or store-bought bacon bits
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3 cloves garlic
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minced
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Fresh or frozen green vegetable
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such as ½ pound baby spinach
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1 bunch stemmed and thinly sliced Swiss chard
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2 cups frozen spinach or 2 cups blanched green beans
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One 15.5-ounce can of beans
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such as cannellini
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pinto
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garbanzo or black-eyed peas
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drained
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¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
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pecorino
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asiago or other hard cheese
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plus more to serve
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Red pepper flakes
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to serve (optional)
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