Rocky's Pasta Fagioli

Here is another family favorite that I learned how to make from my Grandfather. This recipe is slightly modified from his (shhhhh...don't ever tell him). On a cold New York night there is just nothing better then Rocky's Pasta Fagioli!!

Ingredients:

3-4 tbs of olive oil

1 medium yellow onion diced

6-9 garlic cloves sliced in to thin slivers

2 tbs of diced pancetta

48oz of chicken broth

28oz can of crushed tomatoes

14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes

1 can of cannelloni beans rinsed and drained

1 can of red or pink beans rinsed and drained

1-2 tsp of dried basil

1 lb of seashell pasta

Directions: Serves 6-8

Saute oil, garlic, onion and pancetta in a large soup pot until browned on med heat

Lower heat and add broth and crushed & diced tomatoes and basil

Bring to a boil

Rinse and drain beans and add to soup pot

Lower heat and simmer for an hour

Make pasta according to directions al dente

Add to soup pot and serve

Top with fresh black pepper and grated Romano cheese!