Italian Baked Beans - Fagiolo Italiano
Richmond, Indiana's Ron DeMao, a retired PGA Master Pro, say's "man cannot live by
golf alone." For hungry football fans, he fixes Fagiolo Italiano. The recipe
has evolved from Pitt Panther tailgates. He claims they were instrumental in a
national championship football season for the University of Pittsburgh.
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
1 6lb. can Van Camps Pork and Beans
1/4lb. bacon, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
1clove garlic, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup catsup
To Prepare:
Sauté bacon, onions, green pepper, and garlic in olive oil over low heat until vegetables
are cooked. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour bacon mixture into large
casserole dish. Add beans, brown sugar, catsup, and season with salt and pepper to
individual taste. Bake at 350 for 90 minutes.
