Pasta e Fagioli

• Produce

  • 1 Bouquet garni made with a bay leaf
  • 2 Garlic cloves, large
  • 1 Onion, medium or large
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 1/2 tsp Rosemary, Fresh
  • 1 28-ounce can Tomatoes, with juice

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste

• Pasta & Grains

  • 6 oz Elbow macaroni or small shells

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Red pepper, small dried
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Pinch Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese

• Other

  • 1 Recipe simmered pintos using only 1/2 pound (about 1 1/8 cups beans

Found on cooking.nytimes.com