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Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

We’ve gotten a couple requests for this recipe. As the weather starts to cool down a bit, this is perfect for a chilly night. This homemade recipe is from Sparkle owner, Tony Modarelli. This is an Italian favorite is done in just a few minutes and you won’t want to miss it!

For the pasta fagioli, you’ll need 1/2 pound of Sparkle bulk sausage, 1 clove of minced garlic, 5 fresh basil leaves that are cut in half, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, divided, 1 tablespoon of hot Hungarian paprika, 1 28 oz. can of tomato sauce, 1 15 oz. can of rinsed and drained navy, cannellini or great northern beans, 1/2 pound of ditalini pasta and Romano cheese for serving.

Start by browning and chopping the sausage in a saucepan until cooked through. Add the garlic, half of the basil and 1/4 teaspoon oregano. Let this cook until the garlic starts to brown and then sprinkle in the paprika. Then, let this cook for 5 to 10 seconds or until it starts to change color. Do not over cook paprika; it will burn quickly. Add tomato sauce and remaining herbs and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup water in pan. Add your beans to the tomato sauce mixture. Add sauce to pasta and mix together. Transfer into a serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.

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Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

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We’ve gotten a couple requests for this recipe. As the weather starts to cool down a bit, this is perfect for a chilly night. This homemade recipe is from Sparkle owner, Tony Modarelli. This is an Italian favorite is done in just a few minutes and you won’t want to miss it!
Course Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword fagioli, italian, pasta, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Sparkle Markets

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Sparkle bulk sausage
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 leaves fresh basil cut in half
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano divided
  • 1 Tbsp. hot Hungarian paprika
  • 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz. can navy, cannellini or great northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 lb. ditalini pasta
  • Romano cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Brown and chop sausage in a saucepan until cooked through. Add olive oil, garlic, half of basil and 1/4 teaspoon oregano. Let cook until garlic starts to brown and then sprinkle in paprika. Let cook for 5 to 10 seconds or until it starts to change color. Do not over cook paprika; it will burn quickly. Add tomato sauce and remaining herbs and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup water in pan. Add beans to tomato sauce. Add sauce to pasta and mix together. Transfer into a serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.