Unusual Pasta

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Unusual Pasta combines hearty tomato flavors with beans and fresh peppers for a comforting, protein-packed dish. Its rich, savory sauce pairs perfectly with pasta shells or noodles, making it an ideal vegetarian option for family dinners or casual gatherings. Simple to prepare and full of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cans tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • garlic powder to taste
  • pasta shells or noodles, cooked
  • white navy beans, cooked

Instructions

  1. Simmer the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and garlic powder for several hours to develop flavors.
  2. Cook pasta shells or noodles according to package directions.
  3. Cook the white navy beans if they are not pre-cooked.
  4. Mix the cooked pasta, beans, and the simmered sauce together and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

190 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 8g 10% DV
Carbs 26.4g 10% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 247mg 11% DV
Potassium 437mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 39.6mg 44% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 28.8mg 2% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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