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)