Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Bean Recipes Bean Bolognese 4.8 (18) 17 Reviews Fiber-rich beans stand in for the beef and pork in this surprisingly rich-tasting vegetarian take on pasta Bolognese. Without the meat, the dish has only a third of the fat and 80 percent less saturated fat. To make the perfect meal, serve with a peppery arugula salad and warm, crusty Italian bread. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 cups pasta & 11/2 cups sauce Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 14-ounce can salad beans, (see Shopping Tip) or other beans, rinsed, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped ½ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup chopped celery ½ teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf ½ cup white wine 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Put a large pot of water on to boil. Mash 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl with a fork. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and bay leaf; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high and boil until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices, 2 tablespoons parsley and the mashed beans. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Add the remaining whole beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water until just tender, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Discard the bay leaf and top the pasta with the sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining parsley. Tips Shopping tip: A can of salad beans, a mixture of chickpeas, kidney and pinto beans, adds depth and variety to this recipe. Look for it in the natural-foods section of larger supermarkets or natural-foods stores. If you can't find it, substitute a can of your favorite beans. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2006 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 442 Calories 11g Fat 68g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cup pasta & about 3/4 cup sauce Calories 442 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 68g 25% Dietary Fiber 13g 47% Total Sugars 9g Protein 18g 36% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 3509IU 70% Vitamin C 16mg 18% Folate 48mcg 12% Sodium 767mg 33% Calcium 179mg 14% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 94mg 22% Potassium 507mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.