Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)

Cooking Meat Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)

If you're stuck for inspiration, try this easy pasta and beans dish that you can put together with just a few ingredients.

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, then add sausage meat and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon, until browned. Add tomato paste, chopped tomato, sage and stock, season, then simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in beans, then cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain.
  3. Place 1 cup of the cooled sauce in a blender and whiz until smooth. Return to the pan with remaining sauce and cook over low heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes to warm through, then stir in the pasta. Pile the pasta and sauce over slices of toasted bread, sprinkle with parmesan and serve.

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