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Beans & Macaroni

Recipe By : Paul Ferrara
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Soups & Stews
Beans Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound large dry lima beans
1 ham bone
1 small onion -- chopped
2 stalks celery -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground pepper -- to taste
3/4 pound penne

Presoak beans, using either the overnight or quick soak methods specified on the package. If using the quick soak, do not boil beans - it will loosen the skins.

Rinse beans and place in large pot over ham bone. Cover with water and other ingredients. Simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove ham bone and remove any meat. Increase temperature (doesn't necessarily have to be boiling) and add pasta. Cook until pasta reaches desired degree of tenderness. Reduce temperature and add meat from ham. Leave in until warm. Serve.

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