Pasta Fagioli Fiber

By smsparks11

Ingredients

• 2/3 slices center-cut (30% less fat) bacon, such as oscar mayer, chopped
• 1/3 onion, chopped, 1 cup
• 1 1/3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ribs celery, chopped, 3/4 cup
• 2/3 carrots, chopped, 1/2 cup
• 1 1/3 cups lower-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 1/3 can (14.5 ounces) salt-free diced tomatoes
• 2 ounces whole wheat blend rotini, such as healthy harvest (ronzoni)
• 1/3 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until just starting to brown,5 to 6 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots and cook until just starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Pour in the broth, tomatoes, rotini, and beans. Cover and bring to a boil; uncover and cook until the rotini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, basil, and pepper.

Prep: 15min|Cook: 24min |Total: 39min