Lena's Pasta Fazul

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Brief

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Lena's Pasta Fazul

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 onion

chopped

2 carrots

chopped

¼ cup chopped parsley

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 cups whole peeled tomatoes

sliced

2 cups drained canned cannellini beans

1 pound uncooked pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Italian Bread Bowls

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic onion carrot parsley basil oregano and red pepper. Saute until onions become tender.

Step 2

Stir in the tomatoes plus 1/2 cup of their can juices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and stir frequently for 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the cannellini beans cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Cook pasta in 4 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and toss pasta with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta to cannellini bean mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Lena's Pasta Fazul

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 594.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.4g 43%

Carbohydrates: 84.3g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 11.8g 47%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 20.1g 31%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 69.8mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 5441.6IU 109%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 22.1mg 37%

Folate: 256.7mcg 64%

Calcium: 219.2mg 22%

Iron: 8.4mg 47%

Magnesium: 123.8mg 44%

Potassium: 1092.6mg 31%

Sodium: 319.4mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 85%

Calories From Fat: 181.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.