Pasta Y Fagioli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (or 1 lb. beef and 1/2 lb. sage sausage)
- 1 diced onion
- 1 c. sliced celery (about 4 to 5 stalks)
- 1 c. sliced carrots (2 or 3 lg. carrots)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Brown meat with other ingredients above and drain. Then add the following ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
- 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
- 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can red kidney beans, undrained
- 1 can white navy beans, undrained
- 2 c. (or more) water
- 5 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp. sweet basil
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
Directions
Now add 1 cup small elbow macaroni and 1 cup green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces. Bring to a boil again, then simmer until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Green beans are optional.