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Mostaccioli and Beans (makes 6 servings) |
Ingredients:
- 3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta (or similar pasta shape like penne)
- 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz.)
- 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz.), drained
Directions:
- Cook and drain pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, spray a 4-quart Dutch oven with low-fat cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook red bell pepper, asparagus, onion and garlic about 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and rosemary to vegetable mixture and stir until blended.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cannellini beans and simmer until spinach is wilted.
- Toss vegetable mixture with the cooked pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as desired.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (324 g) Servings Per Recipe: 6 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
313 |
| Calories from fat |
14 |
| Total Fat |
2 g |
| Saturated Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
467 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
62 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
7 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
14 g |
| Vitamin A |
70% |
| Vitamin C |
155% |
| Calcium |
8% |
| Iron |
15% | | |
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