Pasta and Beans

Submitted by JackieOhNo!

"Real Simple Magazine December 2004-January 2005"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag dried cannellini or (16 ounce) bag navy beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 4 whole fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup dried tubular pasta, such as ditalini or 1 cup tubetti
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• extra virgin olive oil
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Combine the beans and 6 cups of water in a Dutch oven over high heat. Bring to a boil and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 45 minutes.
2. Drain the water, then add 10 cups more. Place over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, sage (whole and chopped), and rosemary to the beans; stir well. Bring to a boil, add the broth, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until the beans are just tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the tomatoes and cook another 10 minutes. Add the pasta, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Ladle into bowls and spoon some olive oil and Parmesan over the top of each serving.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but well worth the effort ~ VERY, VERY TASTY & ENJOYABLE, as a neighbor couple will attest, since it was shared with them! We are big pasta & beans eaters, although not always in the same dish! I particularly enjoyed the use of chicken rather than ham, at least in this recipe! Thanks for sharing! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Please Review My Recipe]