INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 lb
shell pasta
1/4 cup
olive oil
1
carrot, peeled and diced
1
small red onion, diced
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp
dried thyme
1 15 ounce can
cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup
low-sodium chicken broth
8 oz
smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
1 5 ounce container
baby spinach, chopped