* Exported from MasterCook * Happy Heart Macaroni Recipe By : WW Chefs Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans 7 Points Per Serving Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic -- crushed, or more to taste 1 cup tomato -- chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried 1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni -- about 4 ounces uncooked 1/2 cup canned black beans -- rinsed and drained 2 cups fresh spinach -- chopped and well cleaned and drained Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomato, parsley, basil, honey, salt and pepper, and sauté 3 minutes. Add macaroni, beans and spinach and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Feel free to use any other seasonings of your choosing, and if you'd like, you can add shredded chicken or beef for a meal with meat. Enjoy!!! Description: "7 Points Per Serving" Yield: "3 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 368 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (20% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 503mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
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