Pasta e Fagioli

By kristabelle

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick cut bacon, diced or cut using kitchen shears
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 14oz cans cannellini beans, drained
• 1 12oz package frozen spinach
• 6 C chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 TBS dried parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 8 oz rotini pasta, uncooked

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan on the stove over medium heat and start sauteing the bacon. Once it's begun to crisp a little add the onion and saute until tender. Add in the garlic and saute 2 more minutes then add the diced tomatoes, beans, spinach, broth, water, tomato sauce, and seasonings.

Allow to simmer for 30-40 minutes. Bring to a boil then add in pasta (any kind will work, I just happen to love rotini and had half a box in the cupboard) and cook until tender. Serve with warm homemade french bread and butter.