Pasta e fagiuoli

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried navy beans
• 1/2 c. chopped salt pork, bacon or ham
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• dash of Chili pepper
• 1 lb. pasta, cooked & drained
• Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Soak beans overnight in 2 quarts water. Cook in same water Prepare sauce by browning the meat with garic and chili pepper. Add to the beans and cook about 2 hours, or till tender. Just before serving, add 1 lb. cooked and drained macaroni (or desired pasta) and let simmer 5 minutes. Stir well and serve topped with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.

Submitted 9/25/05.
Source: Woman's Day Encyclopedia
Submitted By: Ruth A. Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Pasta e fagiuoli