Tuscan Pasta and Beans

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (12 ounces)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
  • 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
  • 1/2 cup fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
  • 2 cups lightly packed chopped escarole or spinach leaves
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, spray 4-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers, green beans, onion and garlic in Dutch oven about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes, broth and rosemary into vegetable mixture; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in escarole and great northern beans. Simmer uncovered about 3 minutes or until escarole is wilted. Toss vegetable mixture and pasta. Sprinkle with vinegar and cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
200mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
0%
Dietary Fiber
10g
0%
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
18%
18%
Vitamin C
42%
42%
Calcium
12%
12%
Iron
34%
34%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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