Pasta Fagioli (Italian Macaroni-Bean Soup)
Ingredients
- Oil
- 1 sm. onion
- 1 stick celery
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1 sm. can tomato paste
- 2 c. water
- 2 c. canellini (white kidney beans)
- 2 c. ditalini (macaroni)
Directions
Saute onion, celery, and garlic in a little oil. Add paste, water, and oregano. Cook until thick. Add canellini and cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook ditalini in boiling salted water. Strain, saving water. Add ditalini to cooked sauce and bean mixture. Add the reserved water to desired consistency. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.