Make this Stew in Less than 30 Minutes, from Start to Finish
Friday, October 28, 2011 at 1:01AM 
By David Hu
I love to cook, but sometimes I just don’t have the time or the energy to do much. Stews tend to be a great answer to this problem because they don’t require much active cooking. But usually they take hours on the stove and aren’t the instant solution.
Today’s video recipe is a hearty bean and pasta stew. Once you get all the ingredients cut and measured, just throw them in a pot, let everything simmer, sit back and you’ll be eating in 15 minutes. Since most of the ingredients are primarily pantry items, you should be able to skip a trip to the supermarket.
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Hearty Black Bean and Pasta Stew
1 (16-ounce) can Black Beans, drained
1 (16-ounce) can Navy Beans, drained
1 cup tomato, coarsely chopped (about 1 large tomato)
3/4 cup small macaroni shells, uncooked
1/4 cup onion, chopped (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon basil leaves (chopped fresh) or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
Mix all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender. Serve hot. Suggestion: Serve with thick slices of lightly buttered and toasted French bread. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe source: Michigan Bean Commission
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