PASTA FAGIOLI - PASTA WITH BEANS - NEAPOLITAN COMFORT FOOD PASTA E FASULI |TASTED BY A FOOD REVIEWER

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Navy beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while Pecorino is often more affordable.

Soak cannellini beans overnight or use canned beans.

In a large pot, add extra virgin olive oil and heat.

Add chopped onions, chili, and salt; sauté until softened.

Add canned cherry tomatoes and cook until the mixture is not dry, adding water if necessary.

Add the cooked cannellini beans and water to cover the pasta.

Add mixed pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped parsley and season with salt.

Finish with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese before serving.

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