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Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Check seasoning. Cook the pasta to al dente and mix into the sauce with the basil. Spoon into bowls and top with parmesan.

pour it into the soup along with the starchy pasta water. (approximately 4 cups) Plate it up and top with grated romano cheese. Serve with toasted Italian bread and garnish with fresh basil.