Mama'S Pasta Fazui Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried pinto beans
water
2 Tbsp. flour
oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery with leaves, sliced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 c. butter
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped parsley
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. basil
8 oz. macaroni shells

Preparation

Soak beans in cold water overnight; rinse and drain.
Place beans in a large pot.
Add flour and 3 tablespoons oil and shake until beans are well coated.
Add 2 quarts warm water and garlic. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
Saute onion, celery and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil and butter in a large skillet, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and parsley; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water to prevent sticking, if necessary.
After beans have cooked 1 1/4 hours, remove 3 cups and set aside.