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Vegetarian Pasta

By: Mary Feichtel

"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."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place beans in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Place pasta in a 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.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 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.