From Sandi's Recipe File - Italian Pasta And Beans

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"Italian Pasta And Beans"

Recipe Source:
Fall/Winter 2006 Issue
Appeal Magazine

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Amount Ingredient

1 cup dry small pasta shells or other small pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 medium onion, chopped

5 white mushrooms cleaned, sliced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

19 ounce can whole plum tomatoes

14 ounce can navy beans, drained, rinsed

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground pepper

Preparation Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. add garlic, onion and mushrooms; saute for 6 minutes or until tender. Add basil and oregano and stir to combine, Add canned tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the canned beans and parsley and cook for another 5 minutes, until heated through. Serve bean and tomato sauce over hot drained pasta. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 347 calories; 18 g protein; 50 g carbohydrates; 8 g fibre; 8.8 g fat.

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