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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Gooseberry Patch More Gifts for Giving. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried pinto bean |
1/2 cup dried pink beans |
1/2 cup dried kidney beans |
1 cup small bow tie pasta, uncooked |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1 cup sliced carrot |
1 cup sliced celery |
1 cup chopped onion |
Directions:
1. Layer beans in order listed in a 1-quart wide-mouth jar; set aside.
2. Place pasta in a plastic zip-lock bag; gently pack on top of beans; secure lid.
3. Place the remaining ingredients in a small plastic zip-lock bag or small jar; pack both jars or jar and zip-lock bag together in a basket; include cooking instructions.
4. Cooking instructions: set the spice mixture and pasta aside; pour the beans in a mixing bowl; rinse with water and drain.
5. Cover the beans with water; let soak overnight; rinse, drain, and pour into a 5-quart Dutch oven; add in 8 cups water, a 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, seasonings in jar or bag, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced celery, 1 cup chopped onions.
6. Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
7. Uncover and gently boil until thickened (about 35 minutes).
8. Stir in pasta; heat about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
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