Hearty Bean and Pasta Stew

By : Betty Crocker Recipes for Healthy Eating

4 Points per serving

3/4 cup macaroni shells, small -- uncooked

1/4 cup green bell pepper -- chopped

1 teaspoon basil leaves -- dried

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 large tomato(1 cup) -- coarsely chopped

1 small onion(1/4 cup) -- chopped

1 clove garlic -- finely chopped

1 15 oz. can kidney beans -- drained

1 14 oz. can chicken broth, reduced sodium -- fat free

1 8 oz. can garbanzo beans -- drained

Heat all ingredients to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.

Serving Size : 4

255 Cal; (20 calories from fat); Fat g. 2; Cholesterol mg. 0; Sodium mg. 710; Fiber g. 8

Diet Exchanges: 3 starch/bread, 1 vegetable