Name: Three Way Garlic Pasta with Beans and Peppers
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 medium heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled; 2 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 orange bell peppers; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 pound baby spinach; 10 ounces campanelli (bellflower) pasta or penne; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (19-oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2/3 oz)

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Three Way Garlic Pasta with Beans and PeppersRomulo Yanes

This is a satisfying vegetarian main course that takes full advantage of the flavor possibilities of garlic, here cooked until soft for sweetness and body, sautéed until golden for depth, and added raw for brightness.

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