Thursday, February 21, 2008

Thursday's featured recipe

Passed along by my mom-in-law and perfect for those of us in deep freeze!

Pasta con Fagioli
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 a white onion
1 or 2 ribs of chopped celery
1 clove of minced garlic
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 15 oz can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 1 1/2 cups of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in saucepan, add chopped onion and celery, cook for several minutes on medium heat. Add garlic, stirring for a few more minutes. Add tomatoes sauce and 1/2 to 1 can of water depending on how soupy you prefer your sauce. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer for 5 min. Add beans and cook for 5 more minutes. Then mix in cooked macaroni and heat until flavors are blended. Pour into serving bowls and top with cheese. Enjoy!

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