Saturday, November 19, 2011

Pasta e Fagoli, Peasant Style

16 oz. pasta of your choice
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz. tomato sauce
8 oz. water
15oz. can beans of your choice (or equivalent of cooked beans)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese

Put the water on the burner for the pasta, then start the rest of the process while you bring the water to a boil. Saute garlic in olive oil until just starting to turn golden. Add tomato sauce and water. Simmer until the water comes to a boil. When pasta water is boiling, add the pasta and start the timer so you remember to only cook it to all dente. Add the beans to the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Heat through until pasta is done. When pasta is finished cooking, drain it and toss the tomato-bean mixture with the pasta. Add some chopped parsley, if desired. Serve in bowls with Parmesan cheese for passing. Good with hot Italian bread and a green salad.

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