Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta with beans)

This is my Mother-in-law’s easy & delicious recipe for ‘pasta e fagioli’ (pasta with beans). I add the cauliflower to increase the veggie content. Feel free to add any extra ones you enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 can small white beans (cannellini/ navy beans), with liquid
• 1/3 can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 head cauliflower, minced
• 1/2 box small pasta (ditali)
• Parsley, fresh or dried
• 2 cups chicken/ vegetable stock
• Pepper, to taste.

Directions

1. saute garlic in olive oil add beans in juice, cauliflower, diced tomatoes and parsley. Saute until heated through.
2. add pasta and stir to coat gradually add stock, stirring regularly until pasta is cooked (thick, stew consistency)
3. season with black pepper to taste
4. Enjoy!