Whole Wheat Pasta with Pesto and Artichokes
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Our whole wheat pasta has won awards for its light taste and texture, making it an appealing, healthy whole grain solution. Beans are a great source of protein with little or no fat.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried whole wheat fusilli
- 1 cup cooked gigante, garbanzo or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and diced
- 2 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and diced
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine beans, broccoli, artichoke hearts and red peppers.
In a separate small bowl, stir together tomatoes and pesto, then toss gently into the veggies.
Add pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Top with feta before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 280 calories (45 from fat), 4.5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 46g carbohydrates (9g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 16g protein.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried whole wheat fusilli
- 1 cup cooked gigante, garbanzo or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and diced
- 2 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and diced
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper