Go Back

Aunt Debbie’s Pasta e Fagiole (from Aunt Jean)

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large can Whole Italian Tomatoes w/ basil
  • 1 c Tubetinni Pasta – or other small pasta
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans – or Ceci or small white beans

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and garlic in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add tomatoes and stir until they are broken up and cooked down – about 10-15 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes are cooking, cook the pasta in 4 cups of water until al dente.
  • When the tomatoes are ready add the beans to heat thoroughly.
  • When the pasta is ready, add to the tomatoes with the liquid.
  • Serve with grated cheese and hot crusty bread!

Notes

You can make it as ‘soupy’ as you want by adding or subtracting the water from the pasta.
Keyword Original Cookbook
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!