Pasta and fagioli

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       Title: PASTA AND FAGIOLI
  Categories: Soups, Pasta, Vegetables
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       1 tb Olive Oil; fresh virgin
       1    Onion; finely chopped
       3    Clove garlic; minced
       1 lb Tomato;fresh, roma, *
       1 ts Oregano; dried
     1/2 ts Thyme; dried
     1/2 ts Rosemary; crushed,dried
     1/4 ts Marjoram; crushed,dried
            Dash cayenne pepper
     1/4 ts Black Pepper
     1/4 ts Salt
      15 oz Cannellini; **
     1/2 c  Water; or more
       8 oz Rotelle pasta; cooked
     1/3 c  Parsley; finely chopped
     1/2 ts Balsamic vinegar
            Parmesan cheese for topping
  
   *peeled, seeded and diced or 1 16-oz. can plum
   tomatoes, drained and chopped **kidney or navy beans,
   rinsed and drained >>>>>> In large skillet (or 4 - 6
   qt. heavy casserole), heat oil. Saute onions and
   garlic over low heat about 8 to 10 minutes, until
   onions are soft and translucent. Add tomatoes,
   oregano, thyme, rosemary, cayenne and salt and pepper.
   Simmer about 10 minutes until sauce is thick and hot.
   Add beans and water, cook about 5 to 8 minutes to heat
   through. Stir in pasta, parsley and balsamic vinegar.
   To serve spoon 1 1/4 Cups on four plates and top with
   a little parmesan cheese. Each serving contains about
   330 calories; 4 milligrams cholesterol; 6 grams fat;
   610 milligrams sodium.
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