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Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 9 ounces refrigerated ravioli (vegetable, cheese, mushroom or combination. If frozen, thaw)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (if in oil rinse)
- 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 44
- Calories from Fat: 3 g
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 94.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4.9 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Fresh Spinach and Ravioli Soup
This is a healthy and satisfying soup using vegetable broth and fresh spinach. I use a refrigerated asparagus, gruyere cheese filled…
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated to garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.3 mg
- Sodium: 764.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
Ratatouille Tortellini Bake
I love this simple and fresh recipe. You can use canned diced tomatoes, but I suggest using your fresh garden tomatoes…
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Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds (or grape)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 (6 ounce) can light tuna in vegetable oil, drained and separated into chunks
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers (about 4 medium peppers from jar, stemmed, seeded and minced)
- 1 tablespoon capers, lightly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (cold)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest, packed and freshly grated
- 8 ounces dried angel hair pasta
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 526.4
- Calories from Fat: 148 g
- Total Fat: 16.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 13.6 mg
- Sodium: 368.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 65.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 28.5 g
Angel Hair Pasta with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes,…
This is a real quick fix to a week night supper, using canned tuna. Would make a second night meal using…
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
- 2 cups corn (about 4 ears)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- grated parmesan cheese, if desired
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Nutrients
- Calories: 552.3
- Calories from Fat: 188 g
- Total Fat: 20.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.6 g
- Cholesterol: 78.1 mg
- Sodium: 409.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 76.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Sugars: 5.3 g
- Protein: 18.9 g
Summer Garden Tortellini
I just love this is wonderful quick to serve pasta dish! Use your abundance of summer vegetables from your garden or…
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Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press, about 2 tsp)
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- table salt
- 1⁄3 cup vodka (premium is best)
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
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Nutrients
- Calories: 660.1
- Calories from Fat: 185 g
- Total Fat: 20.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
- Sodium: 58.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 101.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.5 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 11.4 g
Penne alla Vodka
It is suggested when you make this recipe that you use a premium vodka as a less expensive brand will give…
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2⁄3 cup boiling water
- 1⁄2 lb cooked shrimp
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Nutrients
- Calories: 611.9
- Calories from Fat: 340 g
- Total Fat: 37.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 210.2 mg
- Sodium: 402.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Sugars: 2 g
Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese…
I love nothing better than shrimp, mushrooms and pasta bathed a rich inviting, flavorful sauce. But, if you prefer chicken, sub…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (frozen)
- 2 plum tomatoes (may sub. reg. tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 red bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 bunch scallion (diced)
- 8 pieces asparagus (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
- 1 green zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley (to garnish, dried parsley)
- 6 cups water, for boiling
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Nutrients
- Calories: 623.1
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 53.2 mg
- Sodium: 2276.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Tortellini with White Wine Primavera
Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
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Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon basil (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
- 1⁄2 cup marsala wine
- 1⁄2 cup water
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Nutrients
- Calories: 330.2
- Calories from Fat: 97 g
- Total Fat: 10.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1435.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 16.8 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
Bev’s Own Tomato Sauce
After doing a search for tomato sauce and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I came up with this…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, heated
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup)
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 pinch sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 12 long ruffle-edged dried lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
- 5 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 3/4 cups)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 377.9
- Calories from Fat: 146 g
- Total Fat: 16.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 33.5 mg
- Sodium: 922.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 43.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 10.8 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
Wild Mushroom Lasagna
I found this wonderful recipe in an issue of Gourmet Magazine. I am a mushroom lover and find this recipe fascinating.…
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Ingredients
- 2 8-inch long zucchini, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- salt and pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 76.8
- Calories from Fat: 62 g
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Zucchini Linguine
Here is a simple and beautiful side dish that goes great with fish or chicken. Simple yet elegant. From Cuisine at…
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
- 3 1⁄2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- cooking spray
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Nutrients
- Calories: 464.4
- Calories from Fat: 156 g
- Total Fat: 17.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 78.4 mg
- Sodium: 479.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 53.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 7 g
- Protein: 22.7 g
Best Baked Ziti
Looking for a way to use up that leftover Tomato Sauce you made the other day? What better way than to…
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and divided
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 534.7
- Calories from Fat: 231 g
- Total Fat: 25.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 21.2 mg
- Sodium: 628.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 66.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
Asparagus Pasta with Toasted Pecans
I recently had a back log of Southern Living Magazines waiting for me to go through. When I came across this…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced and sautéed
- 1⁄2 cup red pepper
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, pureed
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1⁄2 white onion, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon creole mustard
- 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
- 3⁄4 cup salad oil
- 1⁄4 cup parsley
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon thyme
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Nutrients
- Calories: 855.9
- Calories from Fat: 475 g
- Total Fat: 52.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7 g
- Cholesterol: 51.6 mg
- Sodium: 2349.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 66.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 28.3 g
Cajun Pasta Salad
This pasta salad recipe comes from the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans.
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Ingredients
- 3 stalks celery, cut up
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 lbs roasting chickens
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 10 dried tomatoes, halves
- 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 - 1 lb wild mushroom, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- salad greens
- water or dry red wine
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.8
- Calories from Fat: 356 g
- Total Fat: 39.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
- Sodium: 361.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 41.8 g
Penne with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms
It is easiest to roast the chicken for this recipe the day before. From Better Homes and Gardens.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- cooked angel hair pasta
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Nutrients
- Calories: 455
- Calories from Fat: 184 g
- Total Fat: 20.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 167.7 mg
- Sodium: 1594.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 19.5 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
Chicken Parmesan
This classic Italian dish starts out with two breast halves split in half -four pieces. Once flattened, they easily make four…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (from firm white sandwich bread)
- salt
- cayenne
- 8 ounces dried egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- grated parmesan cheese
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 427.8
- Calories from Fat: 139 g
- Total Fat: 15.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 78.4 mg
- Sodium: 211.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 60.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
Rosemary Buttered Noodles
Curly egg noodles are best for this dish, but you can also use pasta. Penne, gemelli, and rotini are good choices.…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
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Nutrients
- Calories: 798.3
- Calories from Fat: 348 g
- Total Fat: 38.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 114.4 mg
- Sodium: 1034.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 9.1 g
- Protein: 38.8 g
Macaroni and Beef
This I have not tried but certainly does look scrumptious! From Gourmet.
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups water (lukewarm)
- 2 1⁄2 cups white bread flour
- 1⁄2 cup wheat bread flour
- 2 1⁄4 teaspoons sugar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons fast rise yeast or 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
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Nutrients
- Calories: 900.3
- Calories from Fat: 124 g
- Total Fat: 13.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 286.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 167.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
French White Bread
Ooh, la la! A simple recipe for simply delicious, wonderful bread! This versatile, slightly shorter, loaf goes with anything - beef,…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 lb angel hair pasta or 1/4 lb capellini
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted golden
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest of
- 1⁄4 cup minced flat leaf parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 395.1
- Calories from Fat: 181 g
- Total Fat: 20.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 7.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
Angle Hair with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Very Light and very simple as a side.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 16 cups water (or more)
- 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled, plus
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, cut in half
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 3⁄4 cup tubettini pasta or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 397.3
- Calories from Fat: 111 g
- Total Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 179.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 57 g
- Dietary Fiber: 17.1 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Florentine White Bean Soup with Pasta
Serve this with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired. From Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
- 1⁄2 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups parmesan cheese, divided (freshly grated)
- 4 cups cooked chicken, diced (or turkey)
- 12 ounces vermicelli, cooked
- 1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
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Nutrients
- Calories: 629.4
- Calories from Fat: 270 g
- Total Fat: 30.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.6 g
- Cholesterol: 124.4 mg
- Sodium: 821.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 49.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 36.7 g
Chicken Tetrazzini
Delicious way to use up some of that leftover chicken (or turkey)!
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb penne or 1/2 lb ziti pasta
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, washed, dried and chopped fine
- 1 small red onion, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 (3 3/4 ounce) can brisling sardines, drained on paper towels
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Nutrients
- Calories: 664.4
- Calories from Fat: 200 g
- Total Fat: 22.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 75.5 mg
- Sodium: 545 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 96.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.3 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
Penne with Fried Sardines, Capers and Parsley
For those of you trying to fit a little omega-3 into your diets, maybe you will want to give this one…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
- 6 green onions, cut into thin strips
- 2⁄3 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 9 ounces fresh linguine
- 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1072.1
- Calories from Fat: 483 g
- Total Fat: 53.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 22.7 g
- Cholesterol: 120.2 mg
- Sodium: 240.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 112.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
- Sugars: 9.7 g
- Protein: 27.5 g
Linguine with Red Peppers, Green Onions and…
On a weekday, accompany this main course with breadsticks and marinated vegetables from the deli. Wrap up with grapes and cookies.…
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus additional for sprinkling (4 oz)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 736.6
- Calories from Fat: 424 g
- Total Fat: 47.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 28.3 g
- Cholesterol: 202.3 mg
- Sodium: 351.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 62.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 1.7 g
- Protein: 17 g
Danny’s Favorite Fettuccini Alfredo
This one is for you Danny! Your favorite dinner with tossed green salad and garlic butter Italian bread!
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Ingredients
- 28 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small hot chili peppers, minced (can substitute red pepper flakes)
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb linguine
- 1 tablespoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 601.5
- Calories from Fat: 86 g
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 34.5 mg
- Sodium: 1814.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 92.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
A traditional version (This recipe was originally posted by a former Zaar member.)
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence (A dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (3 ounce) veal cutlets, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
- 1⁄2 cup chopped thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄3 cup dry marsala
- 1⁄3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1040.1
- Calories from Fat: 457 g
- Total Fat: 50.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.8 g
- Cholesterol: 201.6 mg
- Sodium: 954.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 89.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 48 g
Veal Scaloppine Saltimbocca
The word saltimbocca in this classic Italian recipe means "jumps in your mouth," . Now does that sound like a meal…
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Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb) can cut green beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can cut wax beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, drained
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 271
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1008.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 19.8 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
Bev’s Three Bean Salad
When the weather gets warm, this salad becomes a regular dish on our table. A great light salad for picnics or…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb medium pasta shell
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb mushroom, sliced
- 3⁄4 cup shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 652.6
- Calories from Fat: 160 g
- Total Fat: 17.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 124.4 mg
- Sodium: 766.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 90 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 32.9 g
Shells with Mushrooms and Shrimp
This is an easy meal to prepare and it is so good! Use small to medium sized shell pasta for the…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 ounces genoa salami, cubed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄3 cup torn fresh basil leaf
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat: 228 g
- Total Fat: 25.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48.9 mg
- Sodium: 1205.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.6 g
- Sugars: 11.2 g
- Protein: 22.2 g
Penne all’Arrabbiata
I love this recipe! I make it often and enjoy it with a tossed green salad, Italian garlic bread and a…
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄3 lbs dried cranberry beans
- 5 quarts cold water
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
- 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1⁄4 lb sliced pancetta or 1/4 lb bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄3 lb ditalini (or other short tubular pasta)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 336.2
- Calories from Fat: 46 g
- Total Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 724.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 57.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.9 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
- Protein: 17 g
Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)
Venetians prize a soup made thick by using mashed beans. This recipe is based on the preparations at Venice's Fiaschetteria Toscana…
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Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
- 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces orecchiette (or other small pasta)
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated Romano cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1103.5
- Calories from Fat: 503 g
- Total Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
- Cholesterol: 119.1 mg
- Sodium: 2068.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 99.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 51 g
Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup
Great for a cold night!
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces bow tie pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 12 thin asparagus spears, stems trimmed, stalks thinly sliced into rounds, tips left whole
- 1⁄2 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 6 ounces smoked ham, diced
- 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
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Nutrients
- Calories: 761.9
- Calories from Fat: 334 g
- Total Fat: 37.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.2 g
- Cholesterol: 211.9 mg
- Sodium: 1756.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 71.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 37.6 g
Pasta Primavera with Smoky Ham
Serve with a tossed salad, Italian bread and supper is ready!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes, with, juices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
- 6 ounces arugula, tough stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 309.1
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.4 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
I found this wonderful recipe in a 1995 issue of Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 762.9
- Calories from Fat: 292 g
- Total Fat: 32.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186.4 mg
- Sodium: 1695.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 42.5 g
Pasta Jambalaya
Delicious and easy to prepare. For a switch, tried served with rice instead of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushroom (about 2 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 cups coarsely chopped trimmed escarole (about 1 large bunch)
- 2 cups pasta shells (about 5 ounces)
- 2 cups skinless cooked chicken (3/4-inch pieces)
- 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 449.5
- Calories from Fat: 142 g
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
- Sodium: 228.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
Pasta Shells with Chicken, Mushrooms, Escarole and…
A wonderful, tasty and healthy dish. A great way to use up leftover chicken.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup shredded carrot (about 2 medium)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup penne pasta
- 1/4 lb sugar snap pea, halved diagonally
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Nutrients
- Calories: 453.4
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Cholesterol: 117.5 mg
- Sodium: 581.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 35.2 g
Creamy Chicken-Pasta Soup
Sugar snap peas add crunch to this comforting soup. The J. Alexander's Restaurant in Troy , MI uses penne pasta, but…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- salt
- 1 medium fennel bulb, bulb trimmed, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 pound, fronds removed, minced, and 1 tablespoon reserved)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb bright lights chard leaves or 1 lb rainbow chard leaves, stems trimmed and leaves thoroughly washed and coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for passing at table
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Nutrients
- Calories: 703.7
- Calories from Fat: 225 g
- Total Fat: 25.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
- Sodium: 452.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 98.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 21.9 g
Pasta with Braised Fennel, Chard and Balsamic…
Boil the Chard right along with the pasta! This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces small shell pasta (uncooked)
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 168.1
- Calories from Fat: 37 g
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 415.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 6.3 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Pasta Fagioli
You are going to love this one! This soup is chocked full of flavor and you can have it on the…
