1. Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste. 2. Set aside. 3. Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large(large enough to cook pasta, as well) nonreactive pot over medium high heat. 4. Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes, until crisp, stirring constantly. 5. Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper, to taste. 6. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 7. Wipe pot clean with a paper towel. 8. Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat. 9. Sauté onion and red pepper, till soft(about 5 minutes). 10. Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften. 11. Stir in beans, tomato, and salt & pepper to taste. 12. Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout. 13. Transfer to a large bowl. 14. Using same pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes. 15. Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. 16. Drain through a colander, removing as much liquid as possible. 17. Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture. 18. Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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