SERGIO'S RECIPES & BT VIDEOS 2012 March 15 Sergio prepares fresh Lobster with guest Johnny Reid on BT Part One> Part Two 2012 January 11 Sergio prepares Toscani Chicken Part One: > Part Two 2011 September 6 Sergio prepares Pork Chops in Marsala, Ruote with Lemon, Olives and Bacon Click HERE 2011 July 15 Sergio prepares Carne Alla Pizzaiola Click HERE 2011 January 4 Sergio prepares Tagliatelle with Bocconcini & Roma Tomatoes Click HERE 2009 Join Sergio for a hair-raising Monday on BT Click HERE Click HERE for recipe index             SOUPS Tuscan Pasta and Bean Soup 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves chopped garlic ¼ cup celery ¼ cup carrots ¼ cup onions 6 oz. can tomato paste 15 oz. can white beans - drained 1 strip double smoked bacon – chopped ½ tsp chili flakes 8 fresh basil leaves – chopped Pepper & salt to taste ¼ bunch Italian parsley – chopped 14 oz chicken broth 1 cup of water ½ cup red wine 1 bay leaf ¼ cup pasta shells – small (recommended – De Cecco) Grated parmesan cheese – optional In a soup pot, sauté bacon with olive oil on high heat until golden brown. Add garlic, onions, celery, carrots @ chili flakes. Saute for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for another minutr two. Add all liquids, beans and the bay leaf, bring to a boil. Add Basil leaves, turn heat down to medium, add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Pour into serving bowls and top with parmesan cheese.               Sergio Turlione Rigoletto's Cafe Copyright © 2008-2012 Rigolettos.com