RCI-ND.001.0049.001
Pasta e Fagioli
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- dried white beans1 pound
- of olive oil1 cup
- a whole clove of garlic1 unitunshelled
- bay leaf1 unit
- or more crushed or ground hot red pepper1 teaspoon
- fresh parsley1 unit
- of small diameter macaroni½ poundwhole wheat is best
- salt to taste.1 unit
Method
1
Put washed beans in salted water, 3 parts to 1 part beans.
2
Soak overnight OR bring to boil, boil 2 minutes and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
3
Do not drain beans, but bring to a boil.
4
Skim off foam and add oil, garlic and bay leaf.
5
Simmer for about 2 hours, or until tender.
6
Cook pasta for 6 or 7 minutes, but don't let it get too soft.
7
Drain pasta and save some of the water.
8
Stir pasta and red pepper into beans and simmer until pasta is eatably soft, adding some of the saved water if necessary.
9
Garnish with red pepper to taste and parsley.