That’s Amore
How to Make Dean Martin's Favorite Pasta Fagioli
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans
6 cups water
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup tubetti or ditalini pasta
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Add beans, water, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, and adding water if it gets too dry.
Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente, or until the pasta is tender. Remove from heat and serve topped with cheese.
This recipe was adapted from "Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter’s Eyes".