Pasta 'E Fagioli

This is an Italian "stew" or "chili" that my grandmother and mother used to make. Its really good after a whole day outside in the cold.

Put Dean Martin on the record player. Get out a big fat bottle of Carlo Rosse Chiante. Melt a little butter in a saucepan, add celery, onion and parsley. Cook over medium heat only until wilted.
Take a drink of vino.
Start browning the ground beef in a separate pan. Add the beans(with liquid from can), water, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Take a big drink.
While this simmers, gently break up spaghettinni and boil in a separate pan of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente(a chewy stage) - about 5 minutes. Strain pasta and add to the soup.
Take another big drink of vino.. you've earned it.
Add the browned ground beef and cook about 5 minutes longer, then serve in bowls with fresh minced parsley and plenty of grated cheese.

Sit down and eat already!
Buon Appetito