CAVATAPPI WITH SPINACH BEANS, AND ASIAGO CHEESE

8 cups coarsely chopped spinach
4 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 6 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, if desired. 

Serves 4.

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