
PASTA E FAGIOLI



INGREDIENTS
- 2 slices uncooked bacon
- 1 onion, celery, bell pepper cup frozen chopped vegetable blend for seasoning
- 1 can (24 oz each) Hunt's® Garlic & Herb Pasta Sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (16 oz each) dark red or white kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1/2 cup dry large elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons Culinary Circle Grated Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS
Place bacon in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in pan.
Add frozen vegetables to pan; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender. Add pasta sauce, water, kidney beans and dry macaroni. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Crumble reserved bacon into soup; stir to combine. Top each serving with cheese.