Pasta and fagioli

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive Oil; fresh virgin
1Onion; finely chopped
3Clove garlic; minced
1poundsTomato;fresh, roma, *
1teaspoonOregano; dried
½teaspoonThyme; dried
½teaspoonRosemary; crushed,dried
¼teaspoonMarjoram; crushed,dried
Dash cayenne pepper
¼teaspoonBlack Pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
15ouncesCannellini; **
½cupWater; or more
8ouncesRotelle pasta; cooked
cupParsley; finely chopped
½teaspoonBalsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

*peeled, seeded and diced or 1 16-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped

**kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained >>>>>> In large skillet (or 4 - 6 qt. heavy casserole), heat oil. Saute onions and garlic over low heat about 8 to 10 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Add tomatoes, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cayenne and salt and pepper.

Simmer about 10 minutes until sauce is thick and hot. Add beans and water, cook about 5 to 8 minutes to heat through. Stir in pasta, parsley and balsamic vinegar.

To serve spoon 1¼ Cups on four plates and top with a little parmesan cheese. Each serving contains about 330 calories; 4 milligrams cholesterol; 6 grams fat; 610 milligrams sodium.