Sicilian Pasta Fasul Pasta And Beans Recipe 435 Recipes

SICILIAN PASTA FASUL' - PASTA AND BEANS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• HEAT the olive oil and butter. SAUTÈ the garlic, onions, green pepper. ADD spices. ADD 2 quarts chicken broth; reserve one for later. WHEN BOILING ADD the macaroni WHEN SHELLS ARE AL DENTE (medium soft, not flabby)add beans with juice. Salt to taste. Serve with shredded parmigiano cheese, salad, and crusty Italian bread.

PASTA FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
• Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

PASTA FAZUL

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic, onion, carrot, parsley, basil and oregano in olive oil until onions are tender.
• Add the tomatoes plus 1/4 cup of the can juices and the salt and pepper. Cover and stir frequently, simmering for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the cannellini beans and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and toss with butter and Parmesan cheese. Add to cannellini bean mixture. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.