Pasta with Beans | James Beard Foundation

Pasta with Beans | James Beard Foundation

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“This is the heartiest dish imaginable, just the thing for a cold winter night. It’s one of those unrefined peasant dishes that deliver a lot of taste, satisfaction, and protein for relatively...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry white beans such as pea, navy, or Great Northern, or one 16 ounce can white beans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch strips
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 16 ounce can tomatoes in puree or 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup bean liquid
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheese, grated
  • Parsley, chopped

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