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Garden Pasta with Lima Beans

Nutrition Information
Calories:	171
Total Fat:	1.8g
Saturated Fat:	0.5g
Trans Fat:	0g
Cholesterol:	6mg
Sodium:	112mg
Carbohydrates:	30g
Dietary Fiber:	3g
Sugars:	2.8g
Protein:	8g
Vitamin A:	272iu (5%)
Vitamin C:	6.7mg (11%)
Calcium:	56mg (5%)
Iron:	1.9mg (10%)

Yield: Serves 8. Each serving: 1 cup.

This great pasta dish uses lima beans to add texture and appeal to this dish.

3 cups penne pasta
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups low-fat chicken broth
1 cup frozen baby lima beans
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced green onion
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Cook penne pasta according to package directions.

Generously spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic and onion until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Add the broth, lima beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and onion. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the pasta and basil. Heat all together in skillet then serve hot with the parmesan over the top.

Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 40 min. (10 Prep, 30 Cook)