PASTA E FAGIOLI III

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There are many recipes for this traditional Italian mainstay, usually served as a meal. Here's another that is slightly different. If you are in a hurry, substitute the dried beans with 3 (16 ounce) cans white, navy, great northern, or cannelini beans. Serve with a salad and crusty Italian bread.

Provided by Leo J. Lagrotte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
1 (10 ounce) meaty ham bone or smoked pork hocks
10 cups water
1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place navy beans, ham bone, and 10 cups of water into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to chill, then set aside.
  • Once beans are nearly ready, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, celery, carrot, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup of water; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the carrot has softened, about 10 minutes. While the tomato mixture simmers, remove the ham bone from the beans. Separate the meat from the bone; dice the meat, and discard the bone.
  • To finish the soup, stir the beans, cooked macaroni, and diced ham into the tomato mixture; add additional water if needed to make a chunky soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper; simmer until the macaroni and beans are both quite tender, from 5 to 15 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Oppong kyekyeku samuel
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Meh.


Abuu Abuu
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This pasta e fagioli was amazing! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly tender. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.


Raza Abdul
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I thought this pasta e fagioli was pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the beans were tender. I would have liked it a bit more spicy, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, I'd say this is a solid recipe.


Luxury Khan
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This was the worst pasta e fagioli I've ever had. The broth was bland and watery, and the beans were hard and undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ms Samiya
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Delicious! This pasta e fagioli was amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly tender. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again


Hafiz AT
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This pasta e fagioli was just okay. The broth was a bit bland and the beans were a little tough. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Some Life
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Not bad! I thought this pasta e fagioli was pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the beans were tender. I would have liked it a bit more spicy, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, I'd say this is a solid recipe.


Hunchomost
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Meh. I found this pasta e fagioli to be bland and uninspired. The broth was watery and the beans were tough. I won't be making this recipe again.


Daniel Benjamin
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This was my first time making pasta e fagioli and it was easier than I thought it would be. The recipe was clear and easy to follow. The soup turned out delicious and my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Robert Green
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I've made this pasta e fagioli recipe several times and it always turns out great. The beans are tender and the broth is rich and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of crushed red pepper for a bit of spice. Yum!


Kim PossABLE
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This pasta e fagioli was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty. Definitely a keeper!