I gave this recipe 5 stars without having to make it. I know it is good because it is almost exactly like the one my Italian mom made for me and what I make for my family.The only exceptions are I do not add onions.I am sure it would be a welcome addition making the dish a little sweeter if that is what you like.Also I like to add a Knorrs vegetarian boullion cube,then omit extra salt.This is one of my families favorites and very easy.Sometimes I use crushed tomatoes or petite diced depending on what I have same goes for the pasta elbows ,shells,etc. One product I do prefer to use is Progresso Cannelini beans they stay firm also the juice they are packed in is less gelatin like then others.I do agree with a comment that was made in a review about not changing this recipe into something it is not. It is beans and pasta, great in its simplicity an Italian peasant dish. Oh and don't forget to sprinkle parmesan on top!

Reviewed On: Sep. 18, 2009