Recipe information
Yield
Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish
Ingredients
6 bacon slices, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 cup dry red wine
3 15- to 16-ounce cans of beans (preferably a variety, such as kidney, black and small white), drained
2 14 1/2-ounce cans of diced tomatoes in juice
12 ounces penne pasta, freshly cooked
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic and oregano and sauté until onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Add beans and tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until liquid thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Step 2
Mix in pasta and 3/4 cup cheese and simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing remaining cheese.
