Baked Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta E Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne (small) or 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups); 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree (whole or pre-chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans or (15 ounce) cans white beans; 1 cup vegetable broth; black pepper, ground; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne (small) or 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree (whole or pre-chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans or (15 ounce) cans white beans
1 cup vegetable broth
black pepper, ground
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated

1
Preheat oven to 400. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling. Add pasta and cook 2 minutes less than label directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot.
2
Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving puree. Coarsely chop tomatoes. (Or use chopped tomatoes in puree).
3
In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and celery and cook 9-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Stir in tomatoes with puree, beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and stir in spinach.
5
Add bean mixture, pasta cooking water and 1/4 cup Romano to pasta in saucepot and toss until well mixed. Transfer pasta mixture to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Romano and bake 15 minutes or until center is hot and top is golden.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne (small) or 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups), 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree (whole or pre-chopped), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Pasta E Fagioli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Pasta E Fagioli

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