Ahhh Fall, Soup time!!!!!!

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)



8 T good olive oil
2T fresh basil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic
salt and pepper
2 small cans of tomato paste and 2 small cans of water
1/2 lb ditalini pasta
2 cans of white beans undrained
16 cups of water or chicken stock

Heat pan and add oil then add the onion and garlic to pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Then add the basil, salt, pepper, tomato paste and water. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the beans undrained. Cook 10 minutes. Boil the water for the pasta and cook pasta for 8 minutes. DO NOT DRAIN THE PASTA. Add the tomato mixture to the pasta with the water take off the heat and cover for 10 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and some grated cheese!