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Pasta e Fagiole

Pasta e Fagiole
Recipe Tip
Bean Benefits
The Institute of Medicine recommends that we get about 28 grams of fiber a day based on a 2000 calorie diet. Enjoy this tasty soup on your way to that goal.
Substitution
Great northern or other white beans can be used instead of the cannellini beans.
Source:
Meals That Heal from Prevention® (2001) p. 70
Ready to make and savor in no time. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:6 servings

2teaspoons olive oil
2onions, chopped
2cloves garlic, chopped
1carton (32 oz) Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2cans (15 oz each) Progresso® cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1/2cup ditalini or other small pasta
4cups chopped Swiss chard or spinach
1.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
2.Add the broth, tomatoes (with juice), beans, and pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Add the Swiss chard or spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the chard or spinach is wilted.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 5g); Protein 17g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 10%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
©Copyright 2009, Rodale, Inc.
 
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Yummy Soup!
Fall is in the air, so I was craving something warm, tasty, and hearty. This soup was very quick and easy to make, especially after a long day of work. I followed the recipe exactly, but added fresh ground pepper to season. I definitely recommend this recipe. It's a good feeling knowing how tasty AND healthy this recipe is.
Posted at 2:01 PM on September 25 2009 by Mr. Squirrel
 
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Pasta e Fagiole
A nice mix of vegetables, including dark green leafy! Quick, tasty and portable for lunches. Excellent flavor. My students saw it and wanted the recipe!
Posted at 10:39 AM on March 5 2008 by Greta Marie
 
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Delicious
Made this tonight for dinner, my husband and I loved it. It was so easy to prepare-cook up the onions and garlic then throw all other ingredients in and let it cook. Parmasean cheese adds a nice taste. My husband wants to have it with sausage next time. Can't wait to make it again. It made plenty to freeze too.
Posted at 8:18 AM on January 3 2008 by diane