Easy Minestrone Pasta

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole wheat pasta shells uncooked
• 2 medium carrots sliced
• 1 medium bell pepper chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes about 1.75 cups
• 2/3 cup fat free Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, add carrots, bell pepper, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes.
3. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine Italian dressing and parmesan cheese. Add pasta and dressing to vegetables mixture.
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes allowing flavors to combine and serve.