Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins

Date Updated: 04/28/2026

Serving Info

Serves 6

Dietician Tip

The key to this recipe is to have the pasta and sauce done at the same time so that they don’t overcook. This is a great recipe for two cooks in the kitchen.

Directions

Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10-12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Add the garbanzos and vegetable broth. Stir the sauce until warmed through. Add the raisins and spinach. Heat just until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Don’t overcook.

Divide the pasta among the plates. Top each serving with 1/6 of the sauce, 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and peppercorns to taste. Serve right away.

Ingredients

8 ounces (about 3 cups) dry bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 of a 19-ounce can of low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cracked black peppercorns, to taste