Pasta Fagioli

By chelyc13

Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook

Ingredients

• 8 oz small pasta shells or any small pasta for soup
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups tomato sauce (patsy's recipe or jarred)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• One 15oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the shells and cook according to the package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

3. Stir in the tomato sauce, stock, and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 4 minutes.

4. Stir in the cooked pasta and parsley and cook just until the pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.