Easy Tuscan Pasta
Serves 6


 3  tablespoons  olive oil
 3/4   cup  coarsely chopped carrot
 1/2   cup  onion
  1    28-ounce jar  garlic and onion spaghetti sauce
 1/2   teaspoon  crushed red pepper flakes
  1    19-ounce can  white beans -- drained and rinsed
  3     cups  penne pasta -- uncooked
 Chopped fresh parsley -- (optional)


In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add carrot and onion. 
Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Stir in pasta
sauce and crushed red pepper, heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer,
covered, 5 minutes.

Add beans; heat through. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package
directions; drain. Spoon sauce over hot pasta; sprinkle with parsley,
if desired.

Per Serving: 458 Calories; 12g Fat (22.7% calories from fat); 18g
Protein; 72g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 538mg
Sodium.  Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2
Vegetable; 2 Fat.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Big green salad and some garlic bread!