Pasta with beans (pastafazole)

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dry white beans
½ cup Bean liquid
¼ cup Olive oil
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ pounds Bacon (1 1/2\" strips)
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 Onions, chopped
1 pounds Elbow macaroni
2 Carrots, chopped
4 tablespoons Butter, softened
1 cup Minced parsley
½ cup Grated sharp cheese
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 tablespoons Basil
Chopped parsley
1 16 oz. can tomatoes, or 4
Fresh, seeded and chopped

Directions

Soak beans, cook till barely tender, drain; reserving ½ cup of liquid.

Saute bacon in oil till half cooked, then add onions, carrots, parsley, oregano and basil; cook till wilted. Add tomatoes, bean liquid, salt & pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add beans and simmer 20 minutes more.

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta. Toss with butter and cheese then mix with bean sauce and a little more of the bean liquid. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with more cheese and parsley.

From: Bill Jernigan

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #4 by "Rfm" <Robert-Miles@...> on Feb 01, 99

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