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Ditalini with Red & White Legumes
2 Tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 cup snipped fresh parsley 1 tsp dried oregano 2 Tbs dried basil 1 can (16 oz) low-sodium whole tomatoes 1/2 cup reduced-fat chicken broth (can sub vegetable broth) 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed & drained 1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed & drained 1 lb. ditalini, cooked 1/3 cup grated romano cheese (optional)
In a 4-qt. pot, heat the oil & saute the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, oregano & basil until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth & pepper. Cover the pot & simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beans, simmer for 20 minutes.
Toss the hot pasta with the bean mixture. Serve with cheese.
6 servings.
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