Dads Pasta E Fagiole Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the celery, carrots, onion and garlic until they're tender.
• Stir the broth, Italian seasoning and tomatoes in the skillet. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Add the pasta and beans and cook for 5 minutes.
• Place half of the broth mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour the pureed mixture into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot.

Steps:

• In lg pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and garlic until onion is soft. Stir in broth, 1 can cannelini beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 30 min, stirring occasionally.
• Cook pasta as directed, drain. Using a potato masher, gently mash beans and tomatoes in pot. Add remaining beans, parsley and pasta
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 mins, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese just before serving.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
• Add the broth, tomatoes (with juice), beans, and pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Add the Swiss chard or spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the chard or spinach is wilted.