PASTA FAGIOLI II

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Pasta and beans so awesome you can't stop eating it!

Provided by DML31

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
7 cloves garlic, whole
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid
2 quarts water
12 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat pour in olive oil. Saute whole garlic cloves, onion, bacon and red pepper flakes; cook until onion is translucent. Add tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; cook on low for 10 minutes.
Stir in bouillon cubes, cannellini beans and water; cook for 30 minutes. Remove the 7 whole garlic cloves, discard 3 and crush the remaining 4; return to pot. Add uncooked pasta and continue cooking until pasta is done. Mixture should be slightly soupy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.8 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1245.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g