Simple Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
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Recipe type: Main
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp EVOO
  • ¼ yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • pinch of crushed chili flakes (I use a generous pinch)
  • 2 pinches of sea salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb conchigle pasta (or pasta of your choice)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan combine 2 tbsp EVOO with chopped onion & sliced garlic over medium heat. Sautee until onion is translucent & garlic is golden brown.
  2. In large pot, cook pasta according to box instructions. When pasta is done, add in the beans & stir occasionally while they cook together an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Strain pasta & beans. Add pasta & beans to your saucepan. Add in salt, pepper & chili flakes. Stir to combine.
  4. Add 1 cup of water to your saucepan & reduce heat to simmer. Let cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve & enjoy!
Supplies
large saucepan
rubber spatula (or mixing spoon or wooden spoon)
large pot
strainer
Recipe by Public Lives, Secret Recipes at https://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2020/05/simple-pasta-e-fagioli-recipe.html