Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 3 peeled plum tomatoes, crushed, from a can
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked cannelloni beans, cooking water reserved
- 1 pound cooked ditalini pasta, cooking water reserved
Directions
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and sizzle for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked beans and enough bean water to cover. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta and simmer gently over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if necessary.
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By petrio548
Cortland, 72
on February 17, 2012
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Quite close to my Grandmother's recipe. I use diced tomatos and a touch of tomato paste.
I also use italian sausage.
By plumsugar5_8926451
lindenhurst, NY
on May 06, 2009
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Extremely easy recipe but I felt it need a bit more seasoning. I added extra garlic, extra red pepper falkes, fresh basil, a bay leave and a generous sprinkle of sea salt. I finished it with some grated parmesan and a loaf of crusty italian bread to dip. Overall an easy,quick, and very inexpensive meal without a lot of ingredients and mess.. although I think I might try Rachael Ray's recipe next time.. its more work but it sounds yummier.
By laurenlambert_5...
Huntersville, NC
on April 18, 2006
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My Italian grandmother made hers just like this---however--you should only use 1/2 if the pasta, about twice the amount of tomatoes, and definitely add some chicken stock or pasta water to thin it out. Otherwise, it was really good and tasted just like hers!
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