Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Mostaccioli With Beans

(makes 6 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Mostaccioli With BeansIngredients:

  • 3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta (or similar pasta shape like penne)


  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped


  • ½ lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into small sized pieces


  • 1 onion, chopped (½ cup)


  • 2 cloves garlic, minced


  • 1 (14.5oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained


  • ½ cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth


  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh or ½ tsp dried rosemary leaves, crumbled


  • 2 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves


  • 1 (15oz.) can cannellini beans, drained


  • ⅓ cup low-fat Parmesan cheese


  • Low-fat cooking spray


Preparation:

  • 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 asparagus, red bell pepper, onion and garlic until vegetables are crisp-tender (about 6 minutes).


  • Add tomatoes, broth, and rosemary to vegetable mixture and stir until blended.


  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 3 minutes.


  • Stir in cannellini beans and spinach and simmer until spinach is wilted.


  • Toss vegetable mixture with the cooked pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as desired.


Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (324 g)): 313 Calories, 14 g Protein, 62 g carbohydrates, 7 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 467 mg sodium

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