Tuscan-Style Spelt Rotini
["1/2 lb. spelt rotini or rotelli (available at Newark Co-op)", "8 to 10 oz. fresh spinach leaves", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips", "1 lb. can Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed", "14 oz. can plum tomatoes, chopped with liquid", "2 oz. oil cured sundried tomatoes, minced", "1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper or to taste", "1 tsp. dried oregano", "salt and pepper to taste", "Parmesan cheese or soy Parmesan (optional)"]
["Cook pasta according to package directions.", "Meanwhile, steam spinach in a large saucepan, covered, until wilted.", "Drain and squeeze out moisture.", "Chop finely, then crumble with fingers to separate chopped leaves."]
["spelt rotini", "fresh spinach leaves", "olive oil", "garlic", "red bell pepper", "can Great Northern", "tomatoes", "oil cured sundried tomatoes", "red pepper", "oregano", "salt", "Parmesan cheese"]