Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
Serves: 4
Ingredients

300 g (10 oz) cannelini , beans, soaked overnight and drained, 
200 g (7 oz) small pasta, 
200 g (7 oz) tomatoes, diced, 
30 g (1 oz) butter, grated parmesan cheese, 
1 carrot, diced, 
1 small onion, diced, 
1 celery root, diced, 
chopped parsley, 
olive oil, 
salt

Instructions
1. In a clay pot sauté onion, carrot, celery, parsley, butter and 2
Tbs oil.

2. Add tomatoes, drained beans, salt and enough water to
cover vegetables and bring to boil. Reduce the heat, and
simmer, covered, until the beans are tender.

3. Transfer about 2 cups beans and their liquid to a food
processor and process to a thick puree. Stir the puree back into
the beans.

4. Add pasta, cook, stirring constantly, until the pasta is tender.

5. Serve with parme