Pasta e Fagioli

by Sharon on October 25, 2011

2 Tbl. Olive Oil (+/-) and small amounts of water, as needed

1 Clove Minced Garlic or equivalent of garlic in oil

¼ Small Onion, chopped

2 Cans Petit Diced Tomatoes with garlic, oregano and basil

1 Can Cannelloni Beans (shake can to get all liquid from bottom)

Parmesan Cheese to taste

1 +/- Cups Chicken Stock or Water (or combination of both)

½ Lb. Dittalini Pasta (any small pasta will work – tiny shells, etc.)

Salt & Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta al denté according to directions on box; drain.  *See below

Heat oil in pot and add garlic & onion.  Sauté carefully without burning garlic.  Add small amounts of water, as needed to prevent burning until cooked through.

Without draining, add tomatoes and beans to onion and garlic.  Stir and heat well.  Add about ½ Cup Parmesan, salt & pepper to taste and as much chicken broth and/or water to thin out mixture.  Use as much or as little to thin soup to consistency you desire. Add cooked pasta to soup and finish cooking the pasta in soup.

*You can cook pasta totally in the soup, but make sure there is enough liquid in order to do so.  (I cooked it separately).

 

 

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Beer Bread

by Sharon on August 3, 2011

INGREDIENTS:

3 Cups Flour

½ Cup Sugar

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1 12-oz. can Beer

 

DIRECTIONS:

Mix first three ingredients together.

Add Beer.

Pour into loaf pan.

Bake @ 350 for 50 minutes.

 

NOTE:  Easy, Easy, Easy!  It’s on the sweet side, so if you like it less sweet, reduce the sugar.  Another recipe I have has salt added too.  I wouldn’t add too much, but maybe 1/4 tsp. if you like.

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