Fresh Shell Bean Gratin Recipe

• 1/2 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 10 x to 12 cloves fresh young garlic, peeled
• 1/4 lb pine nuts (1 c.)
• 1 lrg bunch basil, stemmed
• 1 lb shelled fresh cranberry beans
• 1 lb fresh Roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled and seeded (see note)
• 2 x leeks, sliced and washed
• 8 c. chicken stock or possibly broth
• 1/2 lb fresh romano beans, diagonally sliced, or possibly one (10-oz) package frzn beans
• 1/2 lb yellow squash, sliced into half moons
• 1/2 lb small zucchini, sliced into half moons
• 1/2 lb ditalini or possibly short-cut penne pasta
• 12 x female zucchini blossoms, for garnish (optional) Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 c. grated romano cheese

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