Italian pasta fajoile

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSpaghetti, uncooked
3quartsWater
2tablespoonsSalt
¼cupOlive oil
2mediumsOnion
28ouncesTomato canned, crushed
1teaspoonTomato paste
1teaspoonPepper
16ouncesWhite kidney (cannelli)
Beans

Directions

Break spaghetti into 1 1/2inch pieces. In a deep skillet saute' onions in olive oil until translucent and brown. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper. Lower heat to simmer and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Bring 3 qts water to full boil. Add 2 Tbs salt and cook pasta al dente. Add beans to cooking sauce and cook a few more minutes. Start draining the spaghetti but reserve the liquid. Now add back liquid until pasta and spaghetti are equal level in pot. Now add the sauce while stirring. You can adjust the amount of liquid to desired consistency. Careful not to add too much or flavor will be diluted. Add some black pepper to taste.