1 lg. head coarsely chopped Escarole 1/2 cup small Elbow macaroni 17 oz. rinsed and drained Cannellini beans 28 oz. Chicken broth 2 tblsp. prepared Pesto
Directions
1) In 2-quart saucepan, prepare pasta in boiling water as label directs, omitting salt.
2) Meanwhile, in small bowl, mash 1/2 cup beans until almost smooth. In 4-quart saucepan, heat chicken broth and 3 cups water to boiling over high heat.
3) Drain pasta. Add pasta, mashed and whole beans, and escarole to broth mixture; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until escarole is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pesto. Makes about 9 cups or 4 main-dish servings.