Lunch: Orecchiette with White Beans and Spinach

This lightning-fast pasta only requires one pot—score!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Orecchiette with White Beans and Spinach

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon)
12 oz. orecchiette or other short pasta
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 can small white beans, rinsed
2 c. baby spinach
1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat oil and garlic in a large deep skillet over medium heat until garlic is lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add 4 cups water and whisk in bouillon base.
Add orecchiette and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until orecchiette is firm-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Fold in beans, spinach, Parmesan, and1 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper and cook until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes.

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