Easy Tuscan Pasta

By Tonya_Speed

Per Serving: 458 Calories; 12g Fat; 18g Protein; 72g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 538mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (28-oz.) jar garlic and onion spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (19-oz.) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• Chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add carrot and onion. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Stir in pasta sauce and crushed red pepper, heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.

Add beans; heat through. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Spoon sauce over hot pasta; sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Big green salad and some garlic bread!