Pasta e Fagioli (Italy) Recipe

  Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb. dried white beans
2 qts. water
1 beef bone
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp. basil
2 tsps. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 cup beef broth
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 lb. medium macaroni
2 Tbs. minced parsley
Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cover beans with water and allow to soak overnight, or bring to a boil, simmer for 2 minutes and soak for two hours before proceeding.

2. Add beef bone to beans, bring to a boil and simmer for two hours.

3. Heat oil in small pan and saute garlic in it. Add all seasonings, broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Pour into cooked beans.

4. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and add macaroni to the beans and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.


Pasta e Fagioli (Italy)
 

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