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Bean and Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Cutting the fat in this casserole she revised didn't make it any less hearty, assures Irene Health from Hastings, Michigan. "I tested it on a friend with a good appetite, and he loved it! Served with a fresh green salad and crusty French bread, it makes a balanced meal. The smoked turkey sausage is delicious."

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Diabetic Friendly

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Bean and Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or penne
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and sliced
5 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a bowl, combine the pasta, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and seasoning.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 249 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 537 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Bean and Sausage Rigatoni in Light & Tasty August/September 2001, p12