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Mama's Pasta Fagioli
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 6
Mama has made this recipe for years using no units of measure. Since she is 91 I sat her down and we came up with this recipe that is very close to her no measure version. It's the best!!!!!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
4 slices bacon, diced
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, crushed
1 cup parmesan cheese
16 ounces chicken stock
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt
crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup ditallini cooked pasta
Directions:
1. Cook bacon until brown and crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan.
3. Saute oil, onion and garlic until browned.
4. Add chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat to simmer.
6. While simmering, add beans and spices.
7. Simmer another 3-4 minutes.
8. Add cooked pasta, cheese and bacon.
9. Serve with more cheese prinkled on top.
10. Wonderful served with Beer Bread#73440.
11. Started both the pasta fagioli and bread at 4 o'clock and had dinner by 6.
By RecipeOfHealth.com