TRADITIONAL PASTA E FAGIOLI

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Any bean will work in this pasta and bean soup, but tubed pasta or shells make for the best mouthfuls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups dried small white beans, such as risina or navy
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves (2 minced, 2 crushed)
1 small dried red chile, crumbled
1 small sprig fresh rosemary, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
1 bay leaf (preferably fresh)
8 to 9 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/4 cup shredded peeled carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise (3 cups)
2 cups small pasta shells
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cover beans with cold water in a large bowl. Transfer to the refrigerator, and let beans soak 8 hours (or overnight). Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion, celery, and crushed garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, chile, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf.
  • Gradually stir in 8 cups stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer soup until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (time varies depending on bean).
  • Process carrot, minced garlic, parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until vegetables and herbs are finely chopped.
  • Stir the Swiss chard and pasta into soup. Cook until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. If soup seems too thick, thin with remaining cup stock to desired consistency. Discard bay leaf. Season soup with salt and pepper. Stir in carrot mixture, and garnish with chopped rosemary.

Paras Subedi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta e fagioli turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of pasta. I used penne and I think it would be better with a smaller pasta.


Joytee Leembu
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This pasta e fagioli was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Khawar Noon
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I made this pasta e fagioli for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.


Ness Boyy
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This pasta e fagioli was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes.


Mangle Rizea
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta e fagioli turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more garlic.


Lance Reighven
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This pasta e fagioli was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


James Burton
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I made this pasta e fagioli for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevie Vipro
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This pasta e fagioli was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Smart Creator
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta e fagioli turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of pasta. I used penne and I think it would be better with a smaller pasta.


Mensah Isaac
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This pasta e fagioli was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Bearded Zaddy
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I made this pasta e fagioli for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.


Nabulo Robinah
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This pasta e fagioli was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes.


Adebayo Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta e fagioli turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more garlic.


Rengoku_simp
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This pasta e fagioli was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ALEX WAISWA
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I made this pasta e fagioli for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Froggo Pad99
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The pasta e fagioli was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Swethuiaong Marma
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This was my first time making pasta e fagioli and it was easier than I thought! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Bacelieri
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta e fagioli turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the beans were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SPC MKENYA
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This pasta e fagioli was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.