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It’s a Pasta e Fagioli kind of day

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I am thrilled that my two-year-old loves Italian food. Not because I’m 100% Italian, because that’s pretty much what I cook best. Lately she’s loving my Pasta e Fagioli and I’ve been making it weekly for her. While she eats she exclaims, “Yummy! I love pasta and beans!” Can you even stand how cute that is?!

Since it’s become a staple in my house and the perfect dish for fall weather, I thought I’d share it. This recipe is from the kitchen of one of my favorite Rhode Island chefs, John Granata of Camille’s on Federal Hill.

No joke, it took me less than 20 minutes to cook it. They key is having all ingredients on hand of course, like boxed chicken stock and homemade tomato sauce. Jarred sauce would work just fine too.

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients:
– 1 garlic clove minced
– ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
– 1 can cannellini beans (I use small cannellini beans by Goya)
– 1 ½ cups cooked Ditalini pasta
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup fresh tomato sauce
– ¼ cup pecorino romano
– 2 basil leaves torn
– Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta e Fagiole Steps:
– In large sauté pan add oil and garlic.
– Saute slowly.
– Add beans, butter, cheese and cream together, with a fork.
– Add chicken broth, tomato, pasta, basil, salt and pepper.
– Bring just to a boil and serve with crusty bread.

About Courtney

Courtney is a mom to four kids, 8 years old and under. She's dog-obsessed and loves to cook. When watching TV, her go-to channels are Food Network, HGTV and Hallmark. And in case you were wondering, her favorite food is home fries. And pizza.

Comments

  1. 15

    Jillian says

    Just plain tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce? Also when you say “cream” do you mean cream the ingredients together or actual cream because cream is not listed in the ingredient list.

    • 16

      Courtney says

      Hi Jillian! I use my homemade spaghetti sauce that is flavored with herbs, garlic and onion, but you can use a jarred sauce of that’s what you have on hand. Also, to cream it together means to mix it all together so it becomes creamy. There is no cream in the recipe. 🙂 good luck!

  2. 18

    Megan (@MegRTaylor) says

    Hi Courtney! Have you ever tried this in the crock-pot? I’m always looking for recipes I can make in the morning and throw in there to avoid the need to cook during the witching hour 😉

    • 19

      Courtney says

      Hi Megan!! Unfortunately this particular recipe is a quick one, so sitting in a crock pot wouldn’t work because the sauce will have already been pre-made, plus pasta that would sit all day in a crock pot would blow up really big and be too mushy, they’d also soak up all the sauce. But, I promise, this takes me less than 20 minutes. You can def use jarred sauce too, you don’t have to use fresh or homemade. 🙂 I hope that helps!

  3. 20

    Melissa says

    I was just reading his recipe and didn’t even realize it was from you, Courtney, can’t wait to make this. I love pasta fagiole! :). Thanks!

  12. 30

    Mary says

    This looks perfect for a rainy/cold day! And it’s vegetarian – definitely trying it out very soon. Thank you for sharing!!