Mama's Pasta - 6 servings

Preparation: 15 min. Cooking: 60 min. Total: 1 hrs. 15 mins.
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  • 1 lb Italian sausage, sweet
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, hot
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup parsley, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups curly chicory or other greens
  • 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Crumble sausages into heavy sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and parsley. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes or until sausage is cooked. Add white wine and tomatoes and cook for about 30 minutes or until sauce is well flavored. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water according to package directions for al dente. When done, drain well. Return to pot and stir in sausage mixture, beans, and bitter greens. Return to heat to warm through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Adapted for "The Bean Cookbook" by Judith Choate, 1992, Kenan Books, Inc. Courtesy American Dry Bean Board.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
1000 Cal 56 g 83 g 48 g 8.4 g 13 g 190 mg 1600 mg

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Nutrients

Calories 1000 Cal  
Fat 56 g  
Carbs 83 g  
Protein 48 g  
Fiber 8.4 g  
Sugar 13 g  

Fats

Fat 56 g  
Fat, Sat. 21 g  
Fat, Mono. 24 g  
Fat, Poly. 7.3 g  
Cholesterol 190 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 47 mg 8.5%
Niacin 11 mg 68%
Panto. Acid 2.5 mg 50%
Riboflavin 0.89 mg 68%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 130%
Vitamin A 2000 IU 68%
Vitamin B6 0.96 mg 60%
Vitamin B12 1.9 mcg 79%
Vitamin C 36 mg 40%
Vitamin D 6.9 IU 3.5%
Vitamin E 5 mg 33%
Vitamin K 110 mcg 95%

Minerals

Calcium 450 mg 45%
Copper 1.1 mg 130%
Fluoride 59 mcg 1500%
Iron 11 mg 140%
Magnesium 160 mg 39%
Manganese 1.4 mg 19%
Phosphorus 680 mg 98%
Potassium 1900 mg 41%
Selenium 46 mcg 84%
Sodium 1600 mg 110%
Zinc 6.1 mg 55%

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