Peep's White Pasta Fagioli

[lilbopeep]

Peep's White Pasta Fagioli

4 -5 Servings


1-1/4 lb Sweet Italian Sausage
5 cloves garlic; minced fine
4 tsp Fresh Parsley; chopped fine
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1 (15 oz) can Cannellini Beans
8 oz Ditalini Pasta
Ground sea salt
Ground peppercorns
Ground red pepper flakes

Removed sausage from the casing and place in a large pot.
Brown sausage breaking it up into small pieces.
Drain sausage and place back in pot.
Add olive oil, garlic and parsley and sauté till garlic smells fragrant.
Add the undrained cannellini beans .
Season with sea salt, peppercorns and red pepper flakes to taste.
Simmer while you cook the ditalini.
Cook ditalini in salted water to preferred doneness.
Add 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to the sausage and bean mixture.
Drain pasta and add to the sausage and beans; stir well.
Serve while hot topped with grated romano and parmesan cheeses.

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[QSis]

Incredible, Peep!

What size can of beans?

Lee

[Sass Muffin]

Sorry Peeps.. didn't see this..
Sounds easy and looks great :)

[lilbopeep]

Incredible, Peep!

What size can of beans?

Lee
Thank you Lee!!

OOPS!! I just edited it. Sorry 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans

[lilbopeep]

Sorry Peeps.. didn't see this..
Sounds easy and looks great :)
Thank you Sass!

[mhend]

Peeps, this is awesome! It's going on my short list! I'll be making this as soon as we're moved and settled.

[UncleRalph]

That's what's up! FANTASTIC!!!

I am thinking too, this may make a great kind baked ziti style dish.

[lilbopeep]

Peeps, this is awesome! It's going on my short list! I'll be making this as soon as we're moved and settled.

That's what's up! FANTASTIC!!!

I am thinking too, this may make a great kind baked ziti style dish.
Thank you Mary and Ralph.

Baked ziti? You mean add ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce? You can add those to the finished pasta fagioli and place in a baking dish topped with more cheese and bake. It may taste a bit strange with the beans but should be good.