Wednesday, February 28, 2007

PASTA FA-GIOLI (BEANS AND PASTA)

Pasta Fa-Gioli (Beans and Pasta)

1/2 pound of pasta (tubbitini or ditalini)
1 large can of cannelini beans
2 cloves of garlic
1-2 tbsp olive oil

In a medium size saucepan saute garlic in oil
Add beans (including the water)
Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder

Boil pasta in a large pot
when almost done, drain reserving some of the water.
Add pasta to beans along with some of the reserved water (the amount is up to you)
Cook together on low heat for about 20 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve with grated romano or parmesan cheese.