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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Italian
Beans
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Onion, chopped
1/3 c Pepperoni, coarsely chopped
16 oz Plum tomatoes, with juice, c
-opped
1/2 ts Basil, crumbled
1/4 ts Oregano, crumbled
1/4 ts Hot red pepper flakes
2/3 c White beans, canned, drained
-nd rinsed well
1 tb Fresh parsley, minced
1/4 lb Tubular pasta
Parmesan cheese, grated
In a heavy skillet, cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat,
stirring, until it is golden. Remove it with a slotted spoon and discard.
Add the onion and pepperoni and cook over mod-low heat, stirring
occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the juices, basil,
oregano, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture,
stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the beans and parsley, and
simmer the sauce, covered partially, for 5-7 minutes, or until it is
thickened slightly.
In a kettle of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente
and drain it well. In a bowl, toss it with the sauce. Divide the pasta
between 2 heated bowls and serve it, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and
garnished with parsley sprigs.
