BROWSE TYPE
Quick Skillet Pasta
Recipe submitted by:
Smart Balance
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Description:
The hot pasta is drained over the beans to rinse, warm, and mix—all in one step!
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Difficulty: Easy
Course: Dinner
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Ingredients:
4 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne or rotini pasta
2 tablespoons Smart Balance® Omega™ Oil, divided
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 (15.5-ounce) can navy beans
2 cups bottled light pasta sauce
2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Prep Time:
9 Minutes
Cook Time:
25 Minutes
Yield/Notes:
YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) PER SERVING: 366 calories, 17g protein, 51g
carbohydrate, 11.7g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 3.7g monounsaturated fat, 3.1g polyunsaturated fat, 0g trans fat, 593mg omega-3 fatty acids, 2,521mg omega-6 fatty acids, 10mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 9g fiber
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STEP 1: |
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. |
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STEP 2: |
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While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until edges begin to brown; add zucchini and garlic, and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in basil, crushed red pepper (if desired), and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover to keep warm. |
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Place beans in a colander. Drain pasta over the beans, rinsing them with the hot cooking liquid; shake off excess liquid. Add beans and pasta to the vegetable mixture in skillet, and toss gently. Gently stir in pasta sauce. Cover and cook on medium-low 10 minutes to absorb flavors and heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, cover and cook 2 more minutes or until cheese is melted. |
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Comments
city: louisville
love your butter , doctor was suprised at my cholestoral levels
loved it thank you!.
city: Kennesaw
I will definitely try, but not a fan of beans at all, so I will either use my favorite (spinach or broccoli) and zuchinni
city: little egg harbor
I will definitely try this recipe. Little fuss and healthy.
city: Lake Worth
Will try this one.
city: Belleville
i will try it, using black beans and/or pinto beans, my husband is not a big fam of navy.
city: Baltimore
This recipe IS fast! It took me even less than 25 minutes. I added broccoli and sliced cherry tomatoes with a little less pasta sauce. This recipe is flexible - it works with whatever vegetables you're in the mood for.
city: Baltimore
so quick and easy to make!