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Shells with Healthy Sauce

Serves 6

Ingredients: 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ounces thickly sliced prosciutto, diced (or 4-6 strips bacon, diced)
  • 1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, undrained (or 1.5 cups cooked dry beans)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary needles, chopped
  • Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (28oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 pound pasta (shells or orecchiette work well)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions: 
  • Add the can of  beans to a blender or food processor (with the liquid), and blend until creamy. If using cooked dry beans, add some water to make it a thick sauce-like consistency.  Save for later.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.  When oil is hot, add the prosciutto or bacon and onion.   Cook until onion is tender and meat is about 1-2 minutes away from being crispy.  Add the rosemary & garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer.  Let cook while you prepare the pasta. 
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions.  
  • Reserve about 1.5 cups of pasta cooking water and then drain pasta.  
  • Return to pot and add sauce to the pasta (removing bay leaves).  
  • Add grated cheese, and pasta water (in small batches) until desired consistency is reached. 
  • Salt & pepper to taste. 
  • Serve!

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 464.2
Total Fat 10.9 g
Saturated Fat 3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g
Cholesterol 11.6 mg
Sodium 421.9 mg
Potassium 180.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 73.8 g
Dietary Fiber 8.4 g
Sugars 8.0 g
Protein 19.4 g
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