Primo Pasta

I was drawn to this recipe basically because of the name. With a name like Primo Pasta, how could it not be awesome?

Primo Pasta (8 servings at 3 points a piece)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water or broth of choice
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
8 oz pasta shells or spirals

Directions:

In a large pot, heat water or stock. Cook the onions for 3 minutes, then add the pepper, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, then cover the pan and cook for another 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, beans, basil, paprika, pepper, and soy sauce, and cover and cook for a further 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling water until tender. When everything is done, rinse the pasta and stir into vegetables and serve.

The dish actually looked a lot like goulash, but it's taste was very different. It had a pretty mild flavor, so some may want to jazz it up a bit, but I actually liked it as prepared. The husband liked it a lot as well, but he's a pasta and bean fiend so he may have been a little biased :) And this recipe definitely makes a lot considering it's quick prep time.