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Red Pepper & White Bean Pasta Sauce
Makes 4 servings
Red Pepper & White Bean Pasta Sauce
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Red Pepper & White Bean Pasta Sauce


Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked penne or ziti pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared salsa
3/4 cup canned cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed well
1/2 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth, defatted
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
   
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds or until softened. Do not brown. Add salsa, beans, broth and cilantro; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. (If mixture appears too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency.) To serve, place pasta in large serving bowl. Add salsa mixture; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories 455
Calories from Fat 13 %
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Carbohydrate 80 g
Fiber 5 g
Protein 16 g
Sodium 755 mg
Dietary exchanges
5 Starch
1 Vegetable
1-1/2 Fat
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