Lunch: Andrea's Pasta Fagioli

Recipe by AVALERIO This is a recipe I have adapted a bit from my grandmother's. It's easy and perfect for a Sunday afternoon with fresh Italian bread.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Andrea's Pasta Fagioli

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, quartered then halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
5 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ditalini pasta

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until tender. Reduce heat, and stir in tomato sauce, water, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, cannelini beans, navy beans and Parmesan. Simmer 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Stir into soup.

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