Vegetarian Pasta
Mary Feichtel of Binghamton, New York adds a can of beans to noodles to create this fast, flavorful lunch fare. "You can use any type of pasta you have on hand to make this filling dish," she notes.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked angel hair pasta
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place beans in
- a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes
- or until heated through.
- Drain pasta; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add butter and garlic
- salt if desired; toss until butter is melted. Add beans and cheese;
- toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. Yield: 4
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: One 1-cup serving (prepared with margarine and nonfat Parmesan cheese topping and without garlic salt) equals 311 calories, 9 g fat (0 saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 meat.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.