MINESTRONE PASTA SALAD

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This traditional beans-and-pasta dish is on the table in only 20 minutes. Now that's quick!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 21m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups (7 1/2 ounces) uncooked medium pasta shells
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed or diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Toss pasta and remaining ingredients. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g