Pasta with Beans
Pasta and Pizza • Italian
Description
Pasta with Beans
Ingredients
- Canned Beans 10 oz
- Baking Soda ½ teaspoon
- Celery stalk 1 piece
- Bay leaf 1 piece
- Canned tomatoes 3 pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Chopped Parsley 0 oz
- Ditalini Pasta 10 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Soak the beans in water, add baking soda, half a celery stalk, bay leaf, and let sit for 24 hours.
Step 2
Drain the beans and let them dry. Place them in a pot and cover with water so that it is 3 cm above the beans. Add the remaining celery, onion, tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour 20 minutes until the beans are soft.
Step 3
Drain the beans, remove the celery, onion, and bay leaf. In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute, add 2 tablespoons of parsley and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is light brown. Add the beans and ½ cup of the cooking water. Mash some of the beans with a spoon to thicken the soup. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook for half the time indicated on the package. Drain the water and add the pasta to the beans. Reserve some water for later use.
Step 5
Increase the heat to medium and cook until the pasta is al dente, adding pasta or bean water to achieve a thick broth.
Step 6
Serve in bowls, garnish with parsley and pepper. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve immediately, otherwise the pasta will absorb the broth.
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