PASTA E FAGIOLI

Recipe submitted by Gina Jensen!



2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cans diced tomatos

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 can cannellini beans

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 pound whole wheat rotini

1 can dark red kidney beans



Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat until hot.

Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

Add undrained tomatoes, undrained beans, chicken broth, parsley, basil and pepper

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.

Let boil for approximately 1 minute and then let simmer for 10 minutes, covered.

Add pasta to pot and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Serve immediately and enjoy.