Dish of Macaroni with Red Beans
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Macaroni with Red Beans


California

Makes
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  
2-1/2 #
**
50 min
Most
A very simple but satisfying lunch, light dinner, pasta course, or even served cool as a salad. Quick to make.




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14
10
3
1
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Macaroni
can Red Kidney Beans  
Tomatoes
Onion
Garlic
Olive Oil ExtV
-- Garnish
Parsley

Prep   -   (15 min) - Overlap with Pasta prep.
  1. Scald TOMATOES 1 minute in Boiling Water. Quench under cold water, peel, and chop fairly small.
  2. Dump tomato water from the pot (they were probaby waxed) refill with fresh cold salted water as for any other pasta. Put on the burner and bring to a boil.
  3. Meanwhile:   Dice ONION small. Crush GARLIC and chop small. Mix.
  4. Strain and rinse KIDNEY BEANS.
  5. Chop PARSLEY medium for garnish.
Run   -   (35 min) - Overlap with Pasta prep.
  1. When Salted Water is boiling, Stir in Macaroni. Give it a few stirs to prevent sticking. Turn heat to moderate.
  2. Meanwhile:   In a small pan heat Olive Oil and stir in Onion mix. Fry stirring until just translucent.
  3. Stir in Tomatoes and fry stirring often until they are softened and most liquid is gone, but don't overcook. Stir in Kidney Beans, and when they are well heated turn off the burner until Macaroni is al denté.
  4. When Macaroni is done, turn heat back up under Sauce. Add a Tablespoon of Water if it is too dry.
  5. Drain Macaroni and pour back into the pot. At this time I stir in a good dash of Olive Oil, a light sprinkle of Salt, and a sprinkle of Black Pepper.
  6. Pour Sauce into the Macaroni and tumble to mix well.
  7. Serve hot garnished with Parsley.
NOTES:
  1. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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