FAGIOLI PASTA (NOT PASTA FAZOOL SOUP)

Fagioli Pasta (Not Pasta Fazool Soup) image

Provided by soveria

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) can northern white beans, drained and rinsed
1 white onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
28 ounces tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 lb ditali pasta
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon rosemary
1/4 cup dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, shredded

Steps:

Start boiling salted water in large pot. Cook pasta until al dente (slightly firm).
While pasta cooks, saute onion and garlic, and generous amount of salt and fresh ground black pepper, in olive oil until soft. Add tomato sauce and remaining spices, and simmer on medium-low heat for 20-minutes, stirring frequently.
When pasta is done cooking, drain the water and return the pasta to the pot. Add the hot tomato sauce (be careful), broth, beans, and season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Mix thoroughly, continuing to heat on medium-low heat until desired temperature.
Serve immediately, topping with generous amount of shredded cheese. Buon Appetito!