COUSCOUS WITH VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Couscous with Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce image

Fresh parsley provides the finishing touch for this satisfying supper, which can be assembled in a jiffy from on-hand ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous
1 (28-oz.) jar chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce
1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), drained, rinsed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, beans and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Fluff couscous with fork. Serve sauce mixture over couscous; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, sprinkle with shredded fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 15 g