Ingredients
1 15 OZ CAN CANNELLINI BEANS
DRAINED AND RINSED
1 15 OZ CAN HUNTS SAUCE
1 15 OZ CAN CHICKEN BROTH
1 SM ONION, CHOP HALF LEAVE HALF WHOLE(THAT’S HOW MY MOTHER DOES IT)
1 RIB CELERY W/LEAVES, CHOPPED
2 CLOVES GARLIC, SMASHED
1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL
14/ STICK PEPPERONI SLICED (OPTIONAL)
SALT, PEPPER, AND RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE
GRATED CHEESE
COOK PASTA
I USE DITATLINI OR SMALL SHELLS
Preparation
HEAT OLIVE OIL IN MEDIUM SAUCE PAN, SAUTE ONION, GARLIC, AND CELERY WITH SALT, PEPPER, AND RED FLAKES 5 MINUTES. ADD PEPPERONI AND SAUTE 2 MIN. ADD HUNTS SAUCE AND BRING TO BOIL. ADD CHICKEN BROTH AND BEANS SIMMER 1/2 TO 1HR. LADDLE IN BOWL WITH PASTA TOP WITH GRATED CHEESE AND SPINKLE WITH RED PEPPER FLAKES. SERVE WITH CRUSTY ITALIAN BREAD
