Pasta Foglia

This recipe is the best Foglia you will ever make.
This is dedicated to my Mom who was the most amazing Mother and cook.
She always said,"Olive oil,red wine and garlic, you will never go wrong."

Pasta Foglia serves 6 to 8

3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 cup of Italian red wine, I use Paisano red table wine for cooking
1 (29oz.)can of tomato sauce..any brand will work
1 can of water
2 ( 20.oz.) cans of white cannellini beans ( do not drain)
8 oz. cooked ditalini noodles,:al dente"
1 pound of sweet Italian sausage, cut in small pieces..optional

You can double this to make it for a large crowd.

In a large pot saute garlic and onion, add your sausage.I like to use this ..good flavoring for the dish.simmer and add red wine to deglaze the pan.add your sauce and water,simmer for about 45 minutes..add the beans and simmer for another 10 min..take the pot off the heat and add your cooked pasta.Stir together.Let it stand for about one hour..serve warm with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.Serve it with good Italian Bread..hard and crusty and a nice old school Italian salad..lettuce,cucumber,red onion and tomato..mix with olive oil and balsamic vinegar,salt and pepper..mix it with your hands..You will sing on top of your lungs after you taste this dish.

Buon Appetito!!
With love,Teresa,my correct spelling for you Mom