Minestrone Pasta Bowl

Name: Minestrone Pasta Bowl
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery stalk; 1 carrot; 2 oz. (60 g) ditalini pasta; ½ tsp (2 mL) Bell Pepper Herb Rub; ½ cup (125 mL) canned chickpeas or kidney beans, drained and rinsed; ½ oz (15 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup/125 mL grated); ¾ cup (175 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Inspired by classic Italian minestrone, this all-in-one meal is perfect for lunch on the go or a simple dinner for one.

Ingredients

1 celery stalk
1 carrot
2 oz. (60 g) ditalini pasta
½ tsp (2 mL) Bell Pepper Herb Rub
½ cup (125 mL) canned chickpeas or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½ oz (15 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup/125 mL grated)
¾ cup (175 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Chop the celery and carrot with the Food Chopper.
Combine the pasta, vegetables, tomatoes, rub, and chicken broth in the Microwave Pasta Cooker. Cover with the lid and microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and add the beans. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Top with cheese and let stand for 2–3 minutes.

Yield:

1 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 500, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 68 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugars 15 g, Protein 24 g