Pasta, Beans, 'N' Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 3/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or (16 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add the oregano, salt, pepper, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high; add pasta, beans, and spinach; cook 14 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.