Pasta And White Bean Soup With Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

PASTA AND WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid and set beans aside., In a Dutch oven, saute onions, carrots and fennel in oil until tender. Add garlic, pepper flakes and bay leaves; cook 1 minute. Add broth and beans., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are almost tender, about 1 hour. Stir in pasta, tomatoes, parsley and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until beans and pasta are tender. Discard bay leaves. Serve with cheese if desired.

WHITE BEAN AND PASTA SOUP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover by 3 inches.
• Heat oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium heat.
• Add onions, carrots, fennel, garlic, pepper flakes and bay leaves.
• Cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add beans and 7 cups stock.
• Increase heat and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
• (Can be made one day ahead and cover and refrigerate at this point).
• Bring to a simmer before continuing.
• Add pasta and tomatoes to soup.
• Cover partially and simmer until beans and pasta are very tender, adding up to 1 cup stock if too thick, about 15 minutes.
• Add parsley.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt.
• Discard bay leaves.
• Ladle soup into bowls.
• Serve, passing cheese seperately.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

PASTA AND WHITE BEANS IN LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
• Add parsley, basil and oregano and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
• Add beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place freshly cooked pasta in bowl.
• Pour sauce over and toss thoroughly.
• Also nice with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.