Pasta Casalinga Con Fagioli ed Prosciutto Affumicato

Pasta Casalinga Con Fagioli ed Prosciutto Affumicato

(Homemade Pasta With Beans & Smoked Ham)

Ingredients

½ Cup Smoked Ham, diced

6 Cloves Garlic, sliced razor thin

1 Tablespoon Basil, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped

1 19oz Can cannellini beans, drained

3 Tablespoons tomato paste

1 14.5oz Can chicken broth

Salt & Black pepper to taste

Olive oil

Pinch granulated sugar, optional

¼ - ½ Cup Romano cheese, grated

Directions

In a heavy skillet saute the ham in approximately 3 tablespoons of olive oil until crisp, add the garlic. Once the garlic has softened add the tomato paste and continue to saute over low heat, until tomato paste is well incorporated. Add the beans and chicken broth and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, taste and add sugar, salt and pepper as needed (keep in mind that u will be adding grated cheese which is salty). Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Homemade pasta should be used if possible, the recipe follows.