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Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

This is a crazy delicious pasta stew/soup that is made in one pot and is simple and quick. Oh, you'll make it again and again. Or at least you should.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon
  • 1 cup small diced carrots
  • 1 cup small diced yellow onion
  • 2 large (or 3 small) cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 cup chicken stock
  • 15 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dried pasta, something small like ditalini or elbow would be great
  • 15 oz can cannellini beans or white navy beans, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for serving
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat deep large pan on medium/high
  2. Cook bacon until golden, for 2 minutes
  3. Add carrot and onion, cook 3 - 4 minutes until softened
  4. Mix in garlic and stir until fragrant, about a minute then add the chicken stock & tomatoes and bring to a boil
  5. Stir in the pasta, bring to a low simmer and cover for 15 minutes
  6. Add the beans, salt, pepper and parsley - stir well and cover until warmed through, about 5 minutes
  7. Serve in bowls, topped with Parmesan and a bit more parsley