INGREDIENTS
1
recipe Simmered Pintos using only 1/2 pound (about 1 1/8 cups) beans
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
medium or large onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp
chopped fresh rosemary
2
large garlic cloves, minced
1 28 ounce can
chopped tomatoes with juice
sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp
tomato paste
1
small dried red pepper, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1
bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, 1 or 2 Parmesan rinds, and a few sprigs of thyme and parsley
6 oz
elbow macaroni or small shells (1 cup)
2
to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 oz
Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup), optional