*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   Pasta With White Beans And Tomatoes

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Low-fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       tb           Olive oil
   2       cl           Garlic -- chopped fine
   1       sm           Onion -- chopped fine
   2       oz           Light-style ham --
                        - thinly sliced,
                        - cut into 1/4 x 1" strips
     1/4   c            Reduced chicken broth
  16       oz           Can cannellini beans --
                        - rinsed & dried
   1       tb           Double-concentrate tomato
                        - paste
   1       tb           Fresh savory leaves -- chopped
   1       tb           Fresh basil -- shredded
   1       tb           Fresh Italian parsley --
                        - chopped
   2       ts           Sugar
   1       ts           Dried oregano
                        Pasta -- cooked

  In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic,
  onion, and ham over moderate-to-high heat. When they begin to
  brown, after 3 to 5 minutes, add the broth, stirring and scraping
  to deglaze. Then add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your
  hands, and stir in the remaining ingredients.

  Simmer the sauce until it is thick but still slightly liquid, about
  15 minutes. Spoon over cooked pasta; medium to wide strands,
  ribbons, tubes, or shapes.

  Note:

  To make reduced chicken broth, briskly boil 2 cups of broth until
  it reduces down to 1 cup, approximately 15 minutes.
 

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