Mom's Pasta Fagiolo

Another fabulous recipe by mama Linda! Comfort food at it's finest! Now you know where I got my love of cooking!

PASTA FAGIOLO

• 3 cans of Progresso Cannellini Beans

• 1 large jar of Barilla Marinara Sauce

• 1 lb. box of Ditalini (only use ½ box)

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1-2 Cloves Garlic

• Parsley

• Basil

• Salt & pepper

• Optional: Add a container of chopped celery and chopped onion

• Locatelli Cheese

Directions:

1. In Dutch oven pot, sauce garlic in extra virgin olive oil (cover bottom of pot).

2. Add in 3 cans of beans with juice (do not drain!). Simmer 15 minutes.

3. Add marinara, stir and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.

4. Cook Ditalini in a separate pot according to directions on box, drain, and add pasta to Dutch oven pot.

5. Stir and let simmer for another 15 minutes and serve!