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Pasta E Fagioli  
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil  
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cloves garlic, minced  
can (6 ounces) tomato paste  
cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, undrained  
teaspoons dry basil leaves  
−4 cups boiling water, divided usage  
cups beef broth  
/3 cup dry red wine  
2 ounces ditalini, elbow macaroni, or any short tubular pasta  
Salt and pepper to taste  
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated  
Chopped fresh basil leaves, optional  
1. Place olive oil and garlic in a large saucepot (6 quart). Cook over  
medium heat just until golden. Add tomato paste and cook 3−4 minutes  
stirring occasionally.  
2. Puree 1 can of beans in food processor or blender; add to saucepot with  
remaining beans. Cook 2 minutes; stir in basil. Add 2 cups boiling water,  
broth, wine, salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring  
occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add pasta. Cook about 8 minutes or until al  
dente, adding remaining hot water, if needed and stirring occasionally.  
3. Serve hot topped with Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.  
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