Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked pasta, such as elbow macaroni, small shells, or fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon each dried thyme and sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
10 ounces fresh baby spinach, cleaned and stemmed
2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
3 cups cannellini beans, canned or cooked
Freshly ground black pepper to taste