Happy Heart Macaroni (7 Ww Points) Recipe

Name: Happy Heart Macaroni (7 Ww Points)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, to taste (crushed, (or more); 1 cup tomatoes (chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried); 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons honey; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 4 ounces uncooked); ½ cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped and well cleaned and drained)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, to taste (crushed, (or more)
1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 4 ounces uncooked)
½ cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cups fresh spinach (chopped and well cleaned and drained)

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
2
Add garlic; saute 1
3
minute.
4
Add tomato, parsley, basil, honey, salt and pepper, and saute 3 minutes.
5
Add
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macaroni, beans and spinach and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
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Feel free
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to use any other seasonings of your choosing, and if you'd like, you can add
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shredded chicken or beef for a meal with meat.
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Enjoy!

199

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, to taste (crushed, (or more), 1 cup tomatoes (chopped), 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried), and more.

Yes, Happy Heart Macaroni (7 Ww Points) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Happy Heart Macaroni (7 Ww Points)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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