Vegetarian

Pasta e Ceci takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta e Ceci takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta e Ceci makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta e Ceci are:

1 can crushed tomato
1T olive oil
8 cloves garlic - minced
1tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1tsp dried basil
1tsp sea salt
1/2tsp fresh black pepper
1/4c grated parmesan cheese
1can cannelli beans (reserve half of liquid)
8oz pasta of choice

Here is how you make Pasta e Ceci:

Cook pasta until slightly less done than al dente. In large sauce pan, cook garlic in olive oil. Once cooked, add canned crushed tomato, beans w/ liquid and seasonings to taste. Bring to a simmer and add pasta. Continue to simmer until pasta cooked to al dente. Immediately prior to serving, add parmesan cheese and stir to combine. You can top with fresh basil, crumbled turkey bacon, cherry tomato halves (not included in nutrition calculation).Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRIPLEMWF.

The nutritional information for Pasta e Ceci is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 416.8

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 23.7 mg
• Sodium: 861.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 212.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.5 g
• Protein: 18.7 g