PASTA-E-FAGIOLI PASTA

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This super-quick riff on an Italian comfort food takes the favorite familiar flavors of the soup pasta e fagioli and turns them into a cheesy pasta with escarole and chickpeas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces short pasta, such as gemelli or cavatappi
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion
1 small head escarole
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 4 to 5 cloves)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or mixed beans, undrained
3/4 cup vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 ounces), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. Meanwhile, finely chop onion, and tear pale inner leaves of escarole to yield 4 cups (reserving the rest for another use).
  • Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add beans and their liquid, broth, and 1/4 cup pasta water (or a bit more, if you prefer your pasta creamier); simmer until slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta, cheese, and 3 cups escarole; season to taste. Drizzle remaining 1 cup escarole with oil; season to taste. Serve pasta topped with dressed escarole, drizzled with oil and sprinkled with more cheese.

shahnawaz shinwari
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Eze Amara
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Mehedy Malitha
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Crystal Phillips
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Faisal Ghaffar
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Cobra king photograpy
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Baqi Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The leftovers were even better the next day.


Eidul Ahmmed
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the beans and pasta soak up the flavorful broth.


Nkululeko Blose
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I'm not usually a fan of bean soups, but this one changed my mind. The combination of the beans, pasta, and vegetables was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Omosuvie Favour
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This pasta e fagioli was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and hearty, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.