Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies

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This dish is very good but because it has anchovies, many people stick up their noses at it but you should try it, you might even like it.

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Steps

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Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste.

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Set aside.

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Heat 1 / 8 cup olive oil in a large nonreactive pot over medium high heat.

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Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes , until crisp , stirring constantly.

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Stir in italian seasoning and pepper , to taste.

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Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

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Wipe pot clean with a paper towel.

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Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat.

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Saut onion and red pepper , till soft.

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Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute , stirring constantly , until garlic begins to soften.

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Stir in beans , tomato , and salt & pepper to taste.

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Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout.

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Transfer to a large bowl.

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Using same pot , cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes.

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Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes , or until pasta is al dente.

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Drain through a colander , removing as much liquid as possible.

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Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture.

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Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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garlic cloves, anchovies, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, red bell pepper, olive oil, fresh breadcrumb, italian seasoning, cannellini beans, plum tomatoes, penne, frozen chopped spinach, parmesan cheese