lowfat recipes.

I started weight watchers. It is a great eating plan and I do it all on line. Anyway I have made the new years resolution to make healthy habits for the whole family. So I have been looking for good recipes that are kid friendly and lower fat. I have one to share with you all. If you have any to send my way that would be great.
This is Pasta e Fagioli
Very similar to Olive Gardens.
1 pound of leand ground beef
1 small onion
1 large carrot julenned
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce can red kidney beans (with liquid)
1 15 ounce can great nothern beans (with liquid)
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 12 ounce can v-8 juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 pound ditali pasta.
Brown the beef in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Drain off fat.
Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute for 10 mins
Add remaining ingredients, except past and simmer for 1 hour
About 50 minutes into simmer time, cook past in boiling water over high heat. cook for 10 min or until past is al dente.
Addpast to the large bowl of soup simmer for 5-10 mins and serve.



Very yummy and hearty.