Pasta Fagioli

Anytime is a great day for Pasta Fagioli got to love it for sure!! It's a simple meal and very fulfilling especially with some fresh Italian Bread!!
Yum its getting me hungry now!!

1lb Ditalini Pasta (Ronzoni or Barilla or your prefrence of pasta)
1/2 head of garlic chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 Can Canellini Beans (Progresso unless you have a preferred kind)do not drain the can once emptied in pan add one can of water
salt & pepper to your taste
garlic & onion powder 1/2 tsp each.
basil chopped up 1/4 cup
parlsey chopped up 1/4 cup

*If you are really in a pinch and you have no time and really have to something I dont ever normally do you can use a can of Sauce Contadina makes one of the best it makes a yummy Pasta Fagioli!!

Once the sauce is done you can add it to the beans,onions and garlic that is simmering put in about 1/3 pot with sauce let that simmer on low heat.

Cook your pasta separately and drain well once the sauce and beans have simmered for about 20 minutes together it should be ready for the pasta
put the pasta in the pan with everything else it will absorb the sauce don't worry if you prefer it a little soupier add more sauce.
Once it sits for a little time it will be ready for you to enjoy sprinkle some grated cheese to your liking!! You can also add pepperoni to this dish if you like a little zing and some crushed hot pepper!!


*Tomato Sauce - you will find my marinara sauce recipe here on my blog you can use that for this recipe.
I will do a quick recap for you.
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 head garlic chopped
olive oil
garlic & onion powder
basil & parlsey chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can puree tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can tomato paste

Heat up the oil in sauce pan and then put in onion and garlic let them brown a little.
Then put the tomatoes in and then add the water let it simmer for an hour possibly two hours until it looks cooked low heat. There will be more sauce here than you need for pasta fagioli sorry I dont know how to cook small amounts!! You can freeze the sauce or use it for another meal!!

If you have any questions or need help with any of the recipes please ask me I will help you!!

Buon Appetito!!
Mangia!!

Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul!! :)

Chicken and Broccoli Happy Spring!! Still a little chilly! Hopefully warming up soon!!

Hi everyone It's supposed to be Spring but still pretty chilly out isn't it!! Oh well will be here before we know it and we will be complaining that it is too hot! Can't wait to begin working outside planting some herbs and flowers!! Today I am going to leave a nice recipe for Chicken and Broccoli.

Chicken and Broccoli over Noodles

Chicken Breast (boneless breasts depending on how many you are serving this recipe for about 4 people.

2lbs chicken breast cut up in pieces
Flour enough to coat your chicken
Salt & Pepper to your liking
Onion Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic 4 cloves minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 can chicken broth (fat free and less sodium)
1 bag Steam n Fresh Frozen Broccoli or fresh broccoli that you would need to steam.
1/2 bag cooked egg noodles.
Vegetable oil 1/4 cup

Put vegetable oil in pan maybe a dutch oven or sauce pan let it heat up take chicken chunks and put in flour shake off excess flour put in minced garlic let brown a little be careful if your heat is too high it will stick keep your stove lower. Once the chicken seems cooked and light brown put in your white wine let that cook off for a few minutes then your chicken broth let that cook and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. You can then put on your water to cook your noodles in if you prefer another pasta that is fine too whatever you would like to have with your chicken and broccoli. Add your spices to your chicken now. Have your broccoli steamed and drained ready to put in your chicken now. The broccoli shouldn't be left in that dinner the broccoli will smash if left too long. Once your noodles are ready drain them. You can then divide your noodles into your plates then spoon out your chicken and broccoli. A salad would go nice with this meal if you would like. Also you can add mushrooms if you would like along with a pinch of grated cheese.
Enjoy let me know what you think of this if you make it we love it will be back soon with something else if you have any ideas let me know or any recipes you might be looking for.


Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul. Live,Love,Laugh!!

Buon Appetito Thank you! :)