Salsiccie E Fagioli Pork And Beans Recipes

PASTA E FAGIOLI CON SALSICCE (PASTA AND BEANS WITH SAUSAGE)

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine beans and cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Drain beans. In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, combine beans, cold water to cover by 1 inch, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 90 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In large pot over moderately high heat, bring 6 cups salted water to boil.
• Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over moderate heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add sausage and sauté, breaking up with wooden spoon, until brown, about 6 minutes. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, beans, stock, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well, stir into soup, and serve.

SALSICCIE E FAGIOLI (SAUSAGE WITH BEANS)

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Saute the garlic and add the sausages and rosemary. Cook for a few minutes, turning the sausages over. Pierce the sausages to allow the fat to drip out and flavour up the dish. Add the tomatoes to the pan. With the back of a wooden spoon, break up the tomatoes into little chunks. Add 1/2 a cup of water and allow to simmer. Then add the beans, salt, and pepper.
• 2. Let cook together for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
• 3. Serve hot with thick crusty bread or polenta! YUM! Buon Appetito!