Step 1

1-Brown garlic in olive oil and butter in the stockpot

Step 2

2-Add spinach after garlic is lightly browned. You're going to cook your spinach until it is wilted; this will only take a few minutes. Spinach cooks very fast.

Step 3

You are going to add the rinsed beans, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and mix all together and bring it slowly up to a high simmer, put your lid partially on. You want to be sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, stirring it often.

Step 4

By this time your water for the pasta must be boiling, go ahead and put the pasta in your water. (Follow directions on the box for al dente consistency. You want to be sure you don't overcook the pasta; otherwise, the pasta will absorb most of the liquid of the chowder)

Step 5

After your pasta is drained you're going to add it to the rest of the ingredients; let the flavors meld together for a few minutes(approximately 10 minutes) now your going to serve your family. Hope everyone enjoys one of our family's favorites!!

Step 6

Chi mangia bene, vive bene!