Steps:
- Soak the cannellini beans overnight and drain.
- Pulse the bacon, garlic, and rosemary in a mini-food processor to make a fine-textured paste or pestata.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the pestata, and cook until bacon has rendered its fat, about 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, make a second pestata (you don't have to wash the processor) by puréeing the onion and carrot. Add the second pestata to the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has dried out and starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes.
- Scrape the pestata to one side of the pan to clear a "hot spot," add the tomato paste, and let cook for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. Stir the tomato paste into the pestata, and add the drained beans, the potatoes, and the bay leaves. Pour in the water. Bring the soup to a boil, cover, and let cook at a strong simmer until beans and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, uncovering to reduce liquid about halfway through the cooking time. Stir in the salt.
- With a large wooden spoon, mash the remaining potatoes against the side of the pot to thicken the soup. Return soup to a boil, add the ditalini, and cook until pasta is al dente. Season to taste.
- Serve soup with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated cheese.
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Charles Day (Charlie)
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Richard Kuntuo - Asare
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover beans and it's so delicious.
Laban Magar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.
Jennet Sambollah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and pasta and it's always delicious.
Maria Martin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Gucci-BS
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover beans and it's so delicious.
Melokuhle Ngobese
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.
Sibusiso blessing Mncube
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and pasta and it's always delicious.
N.I.T TECH
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Stacey Shepherd
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover beans and it's so delicious.
Stacy Sanon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's a favorite of my family and friends.
Stefan Popescu
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Durga Thagunna
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
dean shayanewako
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used cannellini beans and added some chopped spinach to the pot. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Belal Uddin
[email protected]This pasta and beans recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a very affordable meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.