This recipe is a traditional Italian dish, and is often referred to as “pasta e fagioli” in Italy. The phrase “e fagioli” simply means, “and beans.” Different versions vary throughout Italy, but the ...

3 cups dried pinto, kidney or cannellini beans, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained 16 ounces small elbow macaroni Salt and pepper to taste Fill a large pot with water. Add the ham bone or ham hock ...

Fill a large pot with water. Add the ham bone or ham hock and boil to make pork stock. Don’t add salt at this time, but you can add pepper. In a skillet, saute the chopped onion and garlic in olive ...