Best Weight Watchers Pasta E Fagioli Recipes

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Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Clear Soup

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Italian-style or whole Italian-style tomatoes, finely chopped)
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans (or cannellini beans)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups cooked pasta or 3/4 cup dry pasta
3 cups water

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan.
Simmer for 10 minutes, if using cooked pasta, or until dry pasta is fully cooked.
Add enough water during cooking to just cover the pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 12.6

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
3 ounces pancetta, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (14.5-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup elbow macaroni
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Wrap the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and secure closed with kitchen twine. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, pancetta, and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, beans, and sachet of herbs. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then decrease the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the sachet. Puree 1 cup of the bean mixture in a blender until smooth*. Before putting the puree back into the soup, add the macaroni and boil with the lid on until it is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Return the puree to the remaining soup in the saucepan and stir well. Season the soup with ground black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with some Parmesan and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil just before serving.
*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Dash of red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups chopped whole tomatoes, with juices
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock, or vegetable stock
1 can northern white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup tiny pasta shells (ditalini)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper for garnish

Steps:

In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Stir in onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, celery, and carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Add dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes and toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. If necessary add an additional cup of stock or water and stir in beans and tiny pasta. Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in parsley and serve hot with grated Parmesan and ground black pepper.

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Provided by Wendy Matis

Categories Bean Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion - chopped
1 medium carrot- chopped
1 medium rid celery- chopped
2 clove garlic- minced
1/2 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
14 1/2 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 c chicken broth, low salt
1/2 c uncooked small shell pasta
15 1/2 oz can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp black pepper
14 1/2 oz can tomato sauce

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili powder; cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened and the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the broth and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the pasta is tender and the soup thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the beans and tomato sauce and heat though. Remove from the heat, then sprinkle with the cheese and pepper. Yields generous 1 cup per serving.
6. Points Plus: 6pts per one cup serving