The Grandkids Pasta Fazul

Kaya & Chloe with Grandma

Our granddaughters, Kaya & Chloe, love Pasta Fazul. Apparently, that is what they mostly order at one of our local Italian Restaurants here in Weston, Florida. As I spend more time with them, it becomes harder to figure out what they will eat....although, they are now almost 10 & 8 years respectively and their palates have improved, it is still hard planning something for dinner! I don't profess to be a good Italian cook but I put this recipe together and it has been a hit not only for Kaya & Chloe but Carmen & Stella in Colorado!!!

The Grandkids Pasta Fazul

1 box of Ditalini Pasta (kids love these small noodles) Cook as directed and set aside.
1lb of ground turkey or ground beef (lean)
1 chopped medium onion
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 tbsp minced Garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
2 jars Marinara Sauce (I choose a variety like Tuscan Herb or chunky etc.)
2 jars Alfredo Sauce (I choose a variety like 4 cheese etc.)

2 cans of Cannelloni Beans (Like a white kidney bean)

1 lb package of shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Shredded Parmesan Cheese to serve.






Directions:
Heat a large pot add the olive oil, chopped onion, & garlic. Saute until transparent.
Add the ground meat at this time stir until browned. Add the basil and simmer about 2 minutes then add the 4 jars of sauce and the 2 cans of beans. Turn the temperature down to medium heat and cook about 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the cooked pasta and Mozzarella Cheese gently folding the mixture.

This mixture tastes even better a day or so later but not so well frozen. I serve this with Walmart Garlic Knots found in their deli/bakery area ....YUM!!!