Pasta E'Fagiole

Name: Pasta E'Fagiole
Ingredients: 1 c. white pea beans; 1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth; salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste; 1 1/2 c. pasta shells, elbows, etc.; 2 Italian sausages, cut into 1/2-inch coins; 1/2 c. Ragu or any tomato sauce

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. white pea beans
1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste
1 1/2 c. pasta shells, elbows, etc.
2 Italian sausages, cut into 1/2-inch coins
1/2 c. Ragu or any tomato sauce

Directions

1

Soak the beans overnight in 3 cups water.
2

Saute sausage; add to bean water.
3

Cook until beans are soft, but not mushy.
4

Add seasonings, broth and tomato sauce; simmer just until flavors blend.
5

This can be made one day in advance.
6

Before serving, cook pasta and refresh with cold water before adding to bean mixture. If added while hot, pasta will absorb too much of the liquid.