Bertolli Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Bertolli® Classico™ Olive Oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 jar Bertolli® Vineyard Premium Collections Fire Roasted Tomato with Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) low sodium red kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 oz. whole wheat elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions

1. Heat Olive Oil in 4-quart saucepot over medium heat and cook onion, carrots and celery, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in Sauce, water and beans and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in macaroni. Serve, if desired, with crushed red pepper.

• Cost per recipe*: $7.03.
  
  Cost per serving*: $.88.
  
  *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.