PASTA WITH SNAKE BEANS (PASTA CON FAGIOLI SERPENTI)

     Snake beans with pasta is a home-made dish with a delicious flavor, very simple and quick to prepare in the months of July and August.

    While many cook snake beans stewed with fresh tomatoes, I prefer them with pasta mista and garlic.

    Pasta Mista is a type of pasta that combines various pasta shapes.

Snake beans are much longer and thinner than normal beans.

Snake beans hanging in our vegetable garden

Ingredients

1 lb. snake beans (cut into 2" pieces)

1/2 lb. pasta mista

1/2 cup olive oil

3 cloves of garlic (minced)

1 tsp. red pepper

Salt and pepper

Cook the Beans:  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the beans and cook until tender.  Drain and set aside.

Cook the Pasta: In the meantime, in another pot of salted water cook the pasta until al dente.  

Sauté the Garlic:  In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.  Add the red pepper.

Combine and Season:  In a large dish combine the pasta with the beans and add the garlic sauce.  Toss everything together until well combined.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm, topped with grated cheese, if desired.

Buon Appetito!