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1 T olive oil.
2 cloves of garlic.
1 onion diced.
1 zucchini sliced.
1 handful of fingerling potatoes cubed.
3 carrots sliced.
1 green pepper diced.
1 handful of green beans slided to 1-2 inches in length.
2 cans of diced tomatoes (not drained).
3 cups of water.
1 can of whole pinto beans (drained).
1 can of whole kidney beans (not drained).
5-6 leaves of fresh basil chopped.
2/3 box of whole wheat penne pasta.
sea salt and black pepper.

1. brown garlic and onion in 1T of olive oil on Medium for about 4-5 minutes.

2. stir in zucchini, potatoes, carrots, peppers, and green beans. season with salt and pepper and continue on medium 10-15 minutes to soften a bit.

3. stir in tomatoes (with juice), water, and drained pinto. bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. stir in kidney beans and juice, and basil. cover and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.

5. stir in pasta, trying to get pasta completley submerged in the mix. simmer for 20-30 minutes.

6. nom. nom. nom. recommended with ciabatta bread.

Thursday, September 4th, 2008 | 4:25 pm | Food | Jeff