Pasta e Fagiole This is an Italian dish made of pasta and Romano beans. You may, of course, substitute your favorite kind of beans if you choose. It is wonderfully hearty, and makes a really good winter meal. But of course, you can enjoy it any time of the year. 2-3 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2-3 cups chopped tomato 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 cups cooked Romano beans basil, dill, marjoram, salt to taste 3 cups cooked pasta Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent. Add spices and tomatoes and bring to a boil. When the tomatoes are boiling add the tomato paste. Bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add Romano beans and cooked pasta and heat quickly. Don’t leave it sitting around too long, or the pasta will start to absorb the water.