PASTA E FAGIOLI

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Provided by Anna P.

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup ditalini or 1/2 cup other small shell pasta
1/2 lb swiss chard leaves or 1/2 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic.
Cook,stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
Add the broth, tomatoes (with juice),beans, and pasta.
Cook,stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
Add the Swiss chard and salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until the swiss chard is wilted.
For added flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper on the pasta e fagiole just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.7