Italian Style Penne
This is one of those meals that you can make somewhat last minute. It only takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours in the slow cooker and it’s wonderfully quick to throw together. This would be perfect for those nights when you have to drop the kids of at practice and run errands, but want to get dinner started first so it’s ready when you get back.
Nutritional Content Makes 12 servings
1 serving = 1/2 cup
Calories: 119 Total Fat: 0 gm Saturated Fats:0 gm Trans Fats: 0 gm Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 89 mg Carbohydrates: 22 gm Dietary fiber: 4 gm Sugars: 3 gm Protein: 6 gm
Nutritional Information estimated at MyFitnessPal.com. Data may not be accurate.
Ingredients
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, low or no sodium
- 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, no sugar added, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 pound dry, whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 cup low sodium, chicken or vegetable broth, no sugar added
- Balsamic Vinegar to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
For this recipe, you will want to layer your ingredients.
Place the pasta on the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
On top of that, pour the diced tomatoes.
Then add the beans.
Pour the broth over the top.
Sprinkle the Italian herb seasoning, garlic and onion powder over the top and cook on low for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until pasta is cooked to your liking. It's okay to lift the lid on this one to check.
When finished, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to taste.
Top with a small amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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