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Episode #2 - Making Italian Pasta Fagioli with Italian Grandmother Nonna Paolone

Updated: Sep 24, 2023

In episode #2 Nonna Paolone teaches us how to make a very popular and classic Italian dish called Pasta Fagioli. What is Pasta Fagioli? Pasta Fagioli is pasta with beans. If you are a fan of Dean Martin then you are very familiar with his song called “That’s Amore”. In that song ‪Dean Martin‬ talks about “Pasta Fagioli” singing, "When the stars make you drool just like a PASTA FAGIOLI, That's amore”. Watch to get the step by step instructions so you can share this dish with your family and friends. One important ingredient that she always adds to her recipe is cooking with her heart. So, be sure when you make this you do it with all your heart. Enjoy!



Ingredients for the sauce: – Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 2 Tablespoon of Chopped Onions – Red Pepper Flakes – 14oz Tomato Sauce – 1/2 Cup Water – Pancetta (optional) – 1/2 chopped Garlic – Salt – Basil – Parsley – Sausage (optional) – White Beans or Canned Beans – Parmesan Reggiano Cheese The sauce will cook and boil for 30 minutes on low heat.


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