Pasta e Fagioli (Italy)

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Memorex Library, International Recipes
Submitted By: I Dunno
IDunno4@hotmail.com
Pasta e Fagioli (Italy)