Lunch: Easy Pasta E Fagioli

Italian for "pasta and beans," pasta e fagioli tosses together in 10 minutes and bakes in a little over a half hour. Magnifico!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Easy Pasta E Fagioli

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (4 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and cheese. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove cover; increase heat to high. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Add macaroni; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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