Thursday, September 11, 2008

Pasta and Bean Pot

This is great for a quick, meatless dinner or a filling lunch.

Pasta and Bean Pot

1 c. salsa
1 c. Smart Taste Pasta, uncooked
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 teaspoons chili powder
15 oz Ranch-style beans, undrained

Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender.
Yield: 3 servings. Per serving (about 1 1/2 cups)=257 Calories; 4g Fat (11.8% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

1 comment:

Rochelle R. said...

This sounds like something my husband and I would like. I am definitely going to make it. Thanks for posting it.