Pasta e fagioli, the quick and creamy italian recipe that combines pasta with beans
Traditional peasant recipe: pasta and beans is an inexpensive, convenient and delicate meal that should be prepared in autumn and winter. To make the delicate pasta and beans, you only need one pot as the pasta is cooked directly in the beans that have been boiled with water and tomato sauce. The procedure is very simple, you just need to be careful to stir repeatedly to create a creamy effect (given by the release of starch from the pasta and boiled beans which, when stirred, breaks down). Follow the recipe step by step to prepare a vegetarian meal with great flavor!
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 pot
Preparation
Pour some oil into a large pot and sauté the garlic. Add the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes over medium heat.
Then add the beans and let the beans marinate for 4 minutes. After that, remove the garlic and leave 1 large spoonful of beans with the sauce on one side.
Add a glass of hot water to the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on low heat with the lid on to soften the beans.
Once that time has passed, add the pasta to the same pot and continue cooking, stirring constantly so that the softer beans begin to break down, creating a creamy texture (if the beans are still a bit hard, break them up with a wooden spoon).
When you get a soft consistency, taste the cooked pasta (if it is still not cooked, add a little hot water and continue cooking while stirring). and add the beans that have been set aside. Then season with salt and pepper and mix everything together.
Serve in soup plates and season with a little oil. Delicate pasta and beans are ready!
Observations
How long can bean pasta be stored?
A few days in the fridge (in an airtight container). Before serving, warm it up in a saucepan by adding a little hot water.
Can I use dried beans to make pasta?
Of course you can. Soak them overnight and then cook them in boiling water before following the steps in the recipe.
Can I use fresh tomatoes to make pasta e fagioli?
Yes, we recommend using tomato purée.
How to flavor pasta and beans?
You can lightly sauté rosemary with garlic for added flavor.
How to make pasta and beans more soupy?
If you prefer your pasta and beans to be soupy, add more water while cooking.
Nutrition
- Carbo: 56.7g
- Total fat: 2.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.4g
- Proteins: 18.5g
- Fibers: 8.9g
- Sugar: 6g
- ProPoints: 9
- SmartPoints: 9
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