Bite with Belkys: Pasta Fagioli from D' Angelo Pizza, Wine Bar & Tapas

The Chef: Giovanni Sposato
The Restaurant: D'Angelo Pizza, Wine Bar & Tapas
The Dish: Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients:

3 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (28 oz.) cans of white cannellini beans
2 qts of water or chicken stock
salt, to taste
2 sprigs of fresh thyme, chopped
8 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
1 cup of tomato sauce
1/2 box of ditalini pasta, cooked al dente

Method of Preparation:

-In a deep pot, add a little extra virgin olive oil and sauté diced red onion, celery and garlic.

-Then, add cannellini beans and some boiling water or chicken stock. Season with a pinch of salt, fresh thyme and basil. Stir it all together.

-Next, add tomato sauce and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes.

-In the meantime, cook ditalini pasta in boiling salted water. Once the soup is ready, combine it with the pasta and serve.

To plate:

You can sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese over the top.

Serves: 4-6

Serving Suggestion: Chianti

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

D'Angelo Pizza, Wine Bar & Tapas
4215 North Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-561-7300
www.pizzadangelo.com