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                  PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND TOMATOES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces
               Low-cal                          Low-fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       tb           Olive oil
  2       md           Garlic cloves, chopped fine
  1       sm           Onion, chopped fine
  2       oz           Light-style ham, thinly
                       -sliced, cut into 1/4-by-
                       -1-inch strips
    1/4   c            Reduced chicken broth
  1       cn           Italian white beans (16 oz)
                       -(cannellini) rinsed & dried
  1       tb           Double-concentrate tomato
                       - paste
  1       tb           Fresh savory leaves, choppe
  1       tb           Fresh basil, shredded
  1       tb           Fresh Italian parsley,
                       - chopped
  2       ts           Sugar
  1       t            Dried oregano
                       Cooked Pasta

 In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, onion, and
 ham over moderate-to-high heat. When they begin to brown, after 3 to 5
 minutes, add the broth, stirring and scraping to deglaze. Then add the
 tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands, and stir in the remaining
 ingredients.
 Simmer the sauce until it is thick but still slightly liquid, about 15
 minutes. Spoon over cooked pasta (medium to wide strands, ribbons, tubes,
 or shapes).
 Note: to make reduced chicken broth, briskly boil 2 cups of broth until it
 reduces down to 1 cup (approx. 15 minutes).



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