Name: Pasta with Creamy White Beans
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta; 1 pound shell pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 8 ounces smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups); One 5-ounce container baby spinach, chopped

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than indicated in the package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil, carrot and onion to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and thyme and cook another minute. Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans. Set aside.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and toss to coat well. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to maintain a creamy, broth-like sauce. Sprinkle in the spinach and cook until wilted.

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