Momma Magliones Easy Pasta Fagioli Recipes

EASY PASTA FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Saute garlic, onions, celery and carrot in olive oil until tender. Add tomatoes, beans and spices. Add 2 cups water and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, taste a small amount and adjust seasoning to taste. Add pasta (I use shells) and cook for about 15 minutes more until pasta is cooked through. Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
• This is so yummo served with fresh homemade bread.
• When you reheat this for left overs or lunches, you may have to add a little water, because the pasta absorbs the liquid.it is still yummy though.
• A Note, When I am in a hurry, I use a mixture of onions carrots and celery "mirepoix" available in the freezer section of most grocery stores).

EASY PASTA FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute carrot, celery and onion until soft. Add garlic and saute briefly. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, pepper, parsley and basil; simmer for 20 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Add beans to the sauce mixture and simmer for a few minutes. When pasta is done, stir into sauce and bean mixture.

MAMA'S PASTA FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Cook bacon until brown and crisp.
• Remove bacon from pan.
• Saute oil, onion and garlic until browned.
• Add chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat to simmer.
• While simmering, add beans and spices.
• Simmer another 3-4 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta, cheese and bacon.
• Serve with more cheese prinkled on top.
• Wonderful served with Beer Bread#73440.
• Started both the pasta fagioli and bread at 4 o'clock and had dinner by 6.