These zestily flavored beans taste wonderful! They freeze well but lose some flavor in the freezer--just add some Tabasco and/or Mrs Dash Tomato-Basil-Garlic Seasoning Blend after thawing/heating in the microwave.
1 lb. navy beans
1 qt. homemade chicken broth
1 1/2-2 cups small whole wheat rotini
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
3 carrots, diced
14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
small can of tomato sauce
small can tomato paste
2-3 dashes Tabasco
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
small box of fresh baby spinach
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese
Wash beans, cover with several inches of water and soak for 8-12 hours. Discard soaking water. Pour chicken broth over beans, adding water if needed and simmer beans. Add onion and garlic at start of simmering.
When beans are beginning to get tender add rotini, celery and bell pepper. Bring to a boil and add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste,Tabasco, basil, oregano and parsley. Simmer for five minutes and add carrots.
When beans, pasta and carrots are done, add spinach and cook until spinach is done. Add about a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil to each serving and stir. It's also good with Parmesan cheese.
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