Weight Watchers Pasta Fagioli

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Weight Watchers Pasta Fagioli is a healthy and hearty Italian-inspired dish. This pasta is made with canned beans, pasta, and different seasonings/herbs. This recipe is a great choice for anyone trying to control their weight or just wants to have a filling supper. The beans and veggies give the dish minerals, protein, and dietary fiber. Weight Watchers Pasta Fagioli is a great option for working people who need a quick and simple supper or are conscious of their health. This tempting pasta is also reasonably priced, which makes it a great choice for anyone who wants to eat healthily without blowing their monthly budget.

Let’s prepare the pasta with the instructions (stated below).

STATS

  • Course: Main
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Forty-five mins
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen mins
  • Cook Time: Thirty minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • One large nonstick pot
  • Spoon

INGREDIENTS

  • One cup of small pasta shapes, like macaroni
  • One can of kidney beans, approx. 15 oz.
  • 15 oz. of cannellini beans, about 1 can
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes
  • One chopped onion
  • Crushed garlic cloves,3
  • 1 tsp of dried basil
  • Black pepper (crushed), add to flavor
  • Dried oregano, one tsp
  • A dash of salt, or add to taste
  • Olive oil 1 tsp

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTES

Pasta:

  • Traditionally, little pasta shapes like elbow, macaroni, ditalini, or small shells are utilized because they hold the sauce well. The whole wheat pasta version can also be used.

Beans:

  • Kidney beans and cannellini beans are the most common options. But you may also use borlotti beans or Great Northern beans.

Herbs:

  • Add dried basil and oregano to the pasta. You can add different types of herbs to make this pasta more tempting.

Crushed tomatoes:

  • Utilize less-salt and good-quality canned tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes will also work.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the pasta box and place it into a saucepan.
  2. Cover the pasta with water and a dash of olive oil to prevent adhesion.
  3. Next, simmer the pasta according to the time mentioned on the box.
  4. After that, we will shift the cooked pasta to a strainer.
  5. Lightly rinse it with water and set aside.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the other pasta items.
  7. Grease a large nonstick pot with olive oil.
  8. Warm it to a medium stovetop fire.
  9. Then, add chopped onion to the oil.
  10. Saute it for 2/4 mins or until golden brown.
  11. Next, add crushed garlic to the onions.
  12. Again, simmer it for only fifty to seventy minutes.
  13. After that, add cannellini beans, dried basil, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and dried oregano to the pot.
  14. Stir with a spoon and cook all items for a minute.
  15. Next, lessen the stovetop heat to moderate to low.
  16. Simmer the tomato sauce for 21 to 26 minutes until it thickens.
  17. After that, add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  18. Gently mix the pasta and sauce with a spoon.
  19. Season the cooked dish with a hint of black pepper (crushed) and salt.
  20. The yummy and juicy Weight Watchers Pasta Fagioli is ready.
  21. Now, it’s time to serve and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the flavorful pasta with simple lemon-herb mixed green salads.
  • Enjoy it with a whole wheat garlic toast.
  • Lemon pepper roasted broccoli soup complements the flavors of pasta.
  • Add lean cooked chicken pieces over the pasta.
  • Zero-calorie soda or diet ginger ale pairs well with this pasta.

TIPS

  • Try this pasta recipe with different types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, etc.
  • Choose good-quality and small-sized pasta.
  • Load the pasta with different low-point and colorful vegetables.
  • Incorporate herbs and premium-quality aromatics into the pasta.
  • Experiment with different sorts of tomatoes, such as canned or diced tomatoes.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Preserve the leftover tempting pasta in a sealed bowl and refrigerate it for 3/5 days.

Freezer:

  • Save the pasta Fagioli in a freezer-safe vessel and freeze it for forty to sixty days. The pasta may absorb some of the liquid when thawed and reheated.

Reheating:

  • We can rewarm the chilled pasta on the burner heat or in the microwave.

FAQs

Can I prepare this pasta with lean meat?

  • Yes, you can include fat-free ground beef, diced ham, and low-fat turkey sausage.

Which veggies can I add to pasta?

  • Incorporate celery, carrots, garlic, zucchini, and chopped tomatoes into the pasta. Do not hesitate to try other vegetables that you like.

Are canned beans okay to use in pasta?

  • Canned beans are an economical option. Rinse and drain them thoroughly with water to lower the salt content.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total Quantity: 6 servings
Total Calories 250 kcal
Carbohydrates 45 g
Protein 10 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 5 g
Sodium 300 mg

Each serving of the Pasta Fagioli has 4 (four) Weight Watchers points.