We call it Pasta Fazool. Most Italian-Americans, especially from the east coast, will know exactly what this is. "Fagioli" means "beans" in Italian and although a lot of people know the dish by its official Italian name, Pasta e Fagioli or Pasta Fagioli, you won't have trouble finding too many people who say no to a dish of "Pasta Fazool". Sometimes you'll see Pasta Fagioli on a menu prepared more like a soup, but I like making it a little thicker and not as soupy.
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Ed wanted a little spice, so he sprinkled a pinch of red pepper flakes into the sauce. I have to say, it was pretty damn good. He also made garlic bread - something I never had growing up, but which he always has to have with meals like this. It was a great addition to the meal.
Spoon your beautiful concoction into a dish and sprinkle with grated cheese - my favorite is Locatelli Pecorino-Romano. Look how beautiful this is. Enjoy!!
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3 comments:
Is this from Naples or Sicily or just your Granny's version? My Mother used to make it more like a soup and used odd leftover pieces of macaroni. I remember reading on some other blog that in Naples there is hardly any liquid in Pasta Fazool. Now I'm getting hungry, although I ate plenty at a Greek Festival held by the Greek Church in New London, CT!
Love the new self-portrait Lady Fazool!
I'll need a trip to the store before I make this one, but I'll put it on the list.
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