Fagioli

15 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. pkg. dried kidney beans
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked
  • splash of red wine (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse and pick over beans.
  2. 2
    Place beans and water in
  3. 3
    a stock pot; bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Cover and let sit one hour.
  6. 6
    Return to heat and simmer 1 hour longer. Drain, reserving 2 cups liquid.
  7. 7
    Set aside.
  8. 8
    Brown meat, onions, garlic, carrots and green pepper in the pot.
  9. 9
    Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
  10. 10
    Return beans and reserved liquid to the pot.
  11. 11
    Cook 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Add cooked macaroni and a splash of wine. Serves a crowd and freezes well.

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