Pasta I Fagioli

A family favorite

Sauté in olive oil in a large saucepan:

• Medium Onion chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic crushed and chopped
• 1 stalk Celery thinly sliced at an angle (1/8 inch slice)
• 1 large Carrot thinly sliced at an angle

Add and brown:

• 1 lb Hamburger meat
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Add

• Large can Crushed tomatoes 
• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 14 oz can of cooked Pinto beans (2 cups)

Simmer 15 min. Make sure the meat is done and then prepare according to package directions:

• 1 c pasta noodles a little underdone

Drain cooked pasta and add to the saucepan. Simmer a few minutes to meld the flavors.

Serve