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Grandma Fiasco's Pasta Fagiola

Mrs. Angie Fiasco
This is an old recipe from Patti's Grandma, and it's delicious!
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Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can tomato paste (8 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cans chicken broth (16 oz, each)
  • 2 cans chick peas (16 oz, each), do not drain
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb noodles
  • Parmesan or Romano Italian cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, place olive oil, tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic, oregano, basil and salt and pepper. Mix to blend.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Add chick peas, juice and all, and water. Return to boil and add noodles and cook until done. Sprinkle with lots of Italian cheese. Serve immediately with crusty bread. Makes lots. Enjoy!