6 Sauces That Cook While the Pasta Does
You can make every one of these delicious toppings in the time it takes for that penne to arrive at al dente perfection.
By Lynn Andriani
Old-School Pasta e Fagioli for People Who Can't Spend 2 Hours on Dinner
Best with ditalini or tubetini
Pasta and beans are a classic combination. Here's how to get maximum flavor in just minutes: In a few tablespoons of olive oil, sauté a chopped onion and a rib of sliced celery. Add a small can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes or 1 or 2 chopped fresh plum tomatoes, a small can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans (alternately, you can use peas), a small can of vegetable or chicken stock, salt and pepper. Simmer and then mix in the cooked pasta.

Pasta and beans are a classic combination. Here's how to get maximum flavor in just minutes: In a few tablespoons of olive oil, sauté a chopped onion and a rib of sliced celery. Add a small can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes or 1 or 2 chopped fresh plum tomatoes, a small can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans (alternately, you can use peas), a small can of vegetable or chicken stock, salt and pepper. Simmer and then mix in the cooked pasta.

Published 07/30/2012