Ingredients
1/3 c high quality olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 hot red pepper flakes
1 stalk of celery, with leaves removed
19 oz. can cannellini(white kidney beans0, drained
1 lg. ripe tomato(1/2 lb), cut into 1" cubes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 c finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt
A lot of freshly ground pepper to tsate
Preparation
Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and celery, and cook until celery is tender, about 4 min.
Add beans, tomato, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and cook for 5 min or until slightly thickened. Toss with hot pasta and serve at once.
Pass grated chees and the pepper mill for people to taste.
Recommended pasta: 1/2 lb. penne, ziti or rigatoni.
