Directory:KJ Kitchens/Pasta E Fagioli

< Directory:KJ Kitchens
Revision as of 19:03, 30 January 2007 by OmniMediaGroup (talk | contribs) (format & tag)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Pasta E Fagioli

<adsense> google_ad_client = "pub-5512298628457000"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0066CC"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "008000"; </adsense>

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons dry basil leaves
  • 3-4 cups boiling water, divided usage
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 12 ounces ditalini, elbow macaroni, or any short tubular pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • chopped fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions:

1. Place olive oil and garlic in a large saucepot (6 quart). Cook over medium heat just until golden. Add tomato paste and cook 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.

2. Puree 1 can of beans in food processor or blender; add to saucepot with remaining beans. Cook 2 minutes; stir in basil. Add 2 cups boiling water, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add pasta. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente, adding remaining hot water, if needed and stirring occasionally.

3. Serve hot topped with Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.


Pasta E Fagioli KJ Kitchens


<adsense> google_ad_client = "pub-5512298628457000"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0066CC"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "008000"; </adsense>
KJ Kitchens