PASTA E FAGIOLI (OLD WORLD STYLE)

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Born in Brooklyn I got the opportunity to have some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. My Mother from Italy has since passed and I did not write her recipe down so, this is my rendition. It is one of my favorites, I grew up on this wonderful dish and so will my family.

Provided by Joseph R.

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 lb pancetta, diced (about 1/4 inch slice)
1 onion, medium to large diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 bay leaf
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided one can mashed. (Don t drain)
1 quart chicken stock (homemade is always best, in a pinch swanson's organic works well)
2 -4 ounces tomato sauce (can or left over)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, if fresh use 3/4 tsp
0.5 (16 ounce) box ditalini
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, render pancetta till brown 5-6 minute.
  • Add onion, carrot, bay leaf with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper, sauté till onion is translucent about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic till fragrant about 30 sec.
  • Add the can of mashed cannellini beans, stir to combine.
  • Add remaining whole beans, stock, tomato sauce, thyme and 1 tsp salt to pot.
  • Simmer about 20 - 25 min add pasta cook till tender about 15 minute.
  • Add fresh water to level to consistency you prefer cook for 5 minute.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Serve with fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle of EVOO.
  • Enjoy the love!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 453.3, Carbohydrate 139.3, Fiber 23.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 46.3

Khobiab Shah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also love that I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Roger Kisitu
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and inviting. I love to curl up with a bowl of this soup on a cold day.


Gart Nigbor
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This soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to make it your own. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.


Bishow Syangtan
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's so easy to make a vegetarian version by just omitting the pancetta.


Bridget goldsmith
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This soup is so affordable to make. It's a great way to feed a large family on a budget.


Ebony
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the beans, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Suhel97 Alam00
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and they were so flavorful.


my kids
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling. I love to serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Ghulam Rabbani Ghulam Rabbani
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and then have a delicious meal ready for dinner.


Abinat Girma
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also love that I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Arianna Thomas
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of beans and vegetables to make it my own.


Tanha Panchi
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This is the best Pasta e Fagioli recipe I've ever tried. The soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ZiDi Shah
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper recipe.


Nabina Shrestha
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious and comforting. I love that I can use dried beans, which makes it a really affordable meal.


alleah94 abdulkadir
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I love the addition of pancetta to this recipe. It gives the soup a rich, smoky flavor that really takes it to the next level.


It's me the rule BREAKER
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Pasta e Fagioli is one of my favorite comfort foods. This recipe is simple to follow and the results are delicious. The soup is hearty and flavorful, with a perfect balance of pasta, beans, and vegetables.