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Pasta e Fagioli III

By: Michal Londino

"This dish is Italian for 'pasta and beans' and is used to describe a thick soup of pasta and red beans. Try serving this with crusty warm bread if desired."

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What to Drink?
	sangiovese
	Negroni Cocktail I

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1 medium head escarole - rinsed and quartered
16 ounces tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 pound ditalini pasta

Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, but reserve water for later use.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic, onion, and mushrooms until soft. Place escarole on top of vegetables in the skillet, and cover until the escarole is wilts. Stir in tomato sauce and beans. Season with oregano and sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce. Mix in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water; stir in more if necessary to achieve desired consistency.