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Pasta and Beans (Pasta e Fagioli) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
3 peeled plum tomatoes, crushed, from a can
1/2 tsp. of salt
2 1/2 to 3 c. cooked cannelloni beans, cooking water reserved
1 lb. cooked pasta, cooking water reserved
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt.
2. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and sizzle for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked beans and enough bean water to cover. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cooked pasta and simmer gently over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if necessary.

 

 

 

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