Recipe

How to make pasta e fagioli,

Or in the way of this East Coast fool:

Let’s grab a pot and start cookin’

Some awesome pasta fazool!

 

First, take cloves of garlic

Palm flat, give ‘em a crush

In olive oil, a slow sauté;

With garlic, never rush

 

Now add a cup of gravy ~

Yeah, that’s what I said;

AKA marinara,

Rich, tomato red

 

Coupla cans of tomatoes

Can be crushed or diced

The broth is coming together,

Add some parsley chopped up nice

 

Simmer away for just a bit,

It’s time to put in beans

Cannellini are what you want

Add plenty, by all means

 

You’ll need to choose a pasta,

Boiled in a separate pot;

Ditalini will work well,

Linguini will definitely not

 

Cut a loaf of crusty bread

Dip the Pope’s nose to test

It’s coming together nicely,

I’m sure you know the rest

 

Combine the pasta and the broth

Pour Chianti (NOT Chardonnay)

Now fill your bowl and grab a spoon ~

Enjoy!  Mangiare bene! 

Author's Note

Craving a family favorite...

Reviews

[Angi]

You even make pasta clever! Nice!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angi!

[John Lauterbach]

As soon as I finished this, I needed a snack.

The addition of what you shouldn't do during the process added an extra Italian feeling to it, at least for me. It's a fun poem, but I think now that you've poked the food-bear, everybody's going to want to know this recipe completed with measurements.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, John. In our kitchen, no need to measure - just toss it all in!

[SyberRose]

Sounds very good Rita ...ill print it out...I usually I make lasagna...but I know alot of people call it gravy but I have always called it sauce...i love Italian food...Delicious

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks Rose!

[quinfinn]

prego, prego! prima vera! damn you, woman...now ima craving Italiano....i love this poetic recipe, what a novel idea! i worked at a greek restaurant for 7 years....gained 34 pounds. yep, we foodies sure do love our cuisine! awesome write.....

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Quin - I crave this stuff all the time, and we make it often 'cause it's easy and cheap. ;)

[quinfinn]

yep, pasta is inexpensive and very fattening......break out the ab roller!

[Rita L. Sev]

Haha! I lost 40 pounds years ago, by eating pasta and bread. Yep. Went veg, eat what I like. Of course, I walk everywhere, and that helps!

[Ryan]

got me craving it too... that sounds delicious. I like the funny quips, chianti NOT chardonnay, dip in the Pope's nose. Italians have the best food :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely! (And I mean it about the Chardonnay!) Thanks, Ryan!

[Ryan]

I believe you! haha

[wynn]

Okay, now I'm hungry. What have you done!?

Great, funny poem. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Go grab a pot! :) Thanks, glad to give a smile!

[Frieda P]

You know I saw food and was so there, but GRAVY...ha, I know you're not Italiano, you just like to eat like one! This put a big smile on my face, and now I want some, sounds yummy...dip in the Pope's nose, if you win the fight, everyone battles over the end! Ha, very entertaining read, as always from you pen Rita. Much enjoyed and now I have to go see if I have any Ditalini!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Frieda - and yes, I am Italian, and I was wise to marry an Italian man who cooks! :)

[Frieda P]

Ha I knew you were not only a great poet but smart too! ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

:)