Pasta Fagoli

ItalianChickenIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings

1 lb Ditalini (may substitute elbow Macaroni)
2 each ounce) Cans Hunts or supermarket brand Tomato Sauce (Not Spaghetti Sauce)
1 can chicken broth
1 can progresso cannellini beans (may substitute great northern or navy beans)
1 oz extra virgin olive oil
2 clove crushed garlic
1/8 each tsp. oregano
0.5 each tsp.salt
1/8 each tsp. crushed red pepper (or may use ground black pepper)

1
In a 2 quart sauce pan, sauté garlic and oregano in olive oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
2
Do not brown.
3
Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and beans.
4
Add salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
5
Cook pasta according to package directions.
6
I usually prepare it "al dente," (with a little bite to it, but no crunch).
7
Drain Pasta, and return to pot.
8
Add tomato/bean mixture, and serve.
9
May sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.