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Pasta Fagioli

Description:
Just like mom used to make. Nothing captures the essence of Italian peasant cuisine quite like homemade Pasta Fagioli.


Date Added:	December 9, 2008	Season:	Winter
Category:	Soups	Prep. Method:
Calories:	289	Dish Type:	Soups & Chili
Serves:	8	Cuisine:	Italian
Prep. Time:	10 min.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 pound seashell pasta

Directions:

Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add undrained tomatoes, undrained cannellini beans, chicken broth, parsley, basil and pepper to Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Let boil for approximately 1 minute and then let simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
Add pasta to Dutch oven and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Rating: (2)

Added On: December 9, 2008