Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
8 cups packed kale leaves (stems discarded)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ grated fresh parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. When pasta is almost tender, add kale and cook 1 minute until pasta and kale are tender; drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, rosemary and red pepper; cook 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant. Add beans; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Combine pasta mixture, bean mixture, lemon juice and parmesan cheese; toss well.

Filed under: Meatless, Main Dishes, Phase 2