Recipe: Pasta E Fagioli

PASTA E FAGIOLI

8 ounces ditalini
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/2 pound cooked ham or prosciutto, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups ham broth
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp basil
2 Tbsp Italian parsley
8 oz white beans, cooked
grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water.

Saute diced onion, garlic, and diced ham in 2 tablespoons olive oil until onion starts to brown.

Add tomatoes, ham broth, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and a little sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add beans and drained cooked pasta. Heat through and serve with Parmesan on top.