1/2 lb Ditalini

      1    Onion

      2 ts Olive oil

      2 c  Cut string beanS

      1 tb Chopped parsley

      2 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese

      3 tb Butter

      3    Stalks celery, diced

      2 lg Potatoes

      1 c  Fresh peas

  Serves: 6
  Cook onion in oil and butter about 3 minutes or until slightly brown. Add
  celery, potatoes, cook for 10 minutes in covered pot. Add 3 quarts boiling
  water; cook 15 minutes more. Add string beans, peas, detalini, salt and
  pepper; cover andcook slowly another 20 minutes. Serve hot garnished with
  parsley and cheese.
  From: The art of Italian Cooking  Cerca 1948