COUNTRY-STYLE PASTA AND BEAN STEW
(Inspired by a typical dish from Molise)
Molise is a tiny region of Italy, yet being Italy, even the tiniest region has a big culinary heritage, as witnessed by this bean and pasta stew. If you are not able to find the cazzarielli pasta, either make your own (in the recipe) or use store bought ditalini instead.
Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: moderate
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
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400 g cazzarielli (typical pasta of the region)
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1 carrot, diced
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1 onion, diced
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I celery stick, diced
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I dried whole chili pepper, or pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
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about 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
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500 g canned borlotti beans
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100 ml red wine (or stock instead)
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400 ml pureed tomatoes (passata)
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salt to taste
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water