Pasta e CeCi with Bacon

 

Cooking on a Cold Snowy Day

Pasta e CeCi with Bacon

1 Can Chi Chi beans

1 Can Diced tomatoes

8 oz Ditalini pasta

1 Clove Garlic

1/4 of small onion

8 oz Chicken broth

1/2 Tsp Parsley

1/2 Tsp Oregano

1/2 Tsp Basil

Red chili flakes (to taste)

Parmesan

Salt & Pepper

White Wine (to taste – I used a couple of oz)

-Cook 3 slices of bacon and save some of the fat

-Heat bacon fat and add 1 garlic clove, Onion, red chili flakes over medium heat 2-3 minutes

-Add can of tomatoes, parsley, oregano, and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat

-While cooking add salt and pepper to taste

-Add Chicken stock and a couple of oz of wine (I used a dry White since it was open)

-Add Chi Chi beans and Ditalini

-Let cook until Chi Chi beans and Ditalini are soft (about 12-15 minutes)

-Finish with a little parsley and parmesan cheese (you can also add a drizzle of good olive oil)



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