Pasta e Fasule

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From the kitchen of AnnMarie Barkwell

Soak OVERNIGHT:

2 c beans- northern or navy

Next day, boil beans for 20 minutes.

Drain.

Boil again in fresh water for 30 minutes.

Set aside.

In a pan:

3-4 Tbsp olive oil

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed

Cook for about 1 minute, careful not to burn.

Add the cooked beans.

Add:

1/2 c celery, chopped

2 small potatoes, diced

8 oz can tomato sauce (Hunts)

1 1/2 tsp salt

pepper to taste

Stir & cook for about 5 minutes.

Add:

2 quarts + 1 c water

Cook about 1 hour 15 minutes on low.

Meanwhile, cook 1 c Ditalini or Elbow macaroni

When soup is done, add pasta.

Quick Method:

Put oil in pan.

Add:

garlic, celery & potato- saute a few minutes, stirring constantly.

Add:

tomato sauce- let cook 5 minutes.

Add:

2 qt water

Bring to a boil- cook on low until celery is tender.

Add: 3 cans Northern beans- let cook about 15 minutes.

Add: cooked pasta