Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Pasta e fagioli means “pasta and beans” in Italian—this recipe is much more than that! This hearty vegetarian stew is full of irresistible fresh flavor. It’s vegan, too, as long as you don’t top it with cheese. FULL RECIPE:
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Pasta e Fagioli or Pasta Fazool is probably my number 1 comfort food recipe. There are a ton of ways to make an authentic bowl of Pasta Fagioli but I'm going to show you one of the simplest and IMO best ways to make it! At its core, this recipe is small pasta and beans (cannellini or borlotti are most often used), a touch of tomato, garlic, and some fat from lard or olive oil. If you have Parmigiano Reggiano rinds throw them in the pot to enhance the flavor even more. I hope you enjoy this pasta fazool recipe!
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Pasta fagioli, or pasta and beans, is a filling dish with pantry friendly ingredients. Pépin's version uses cannellini beans.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup pancetta, cut into ¼-inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1½ cups chicken stock
1¼ cups diced tomato
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (about 4 ounces) penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives or flat-leaf parsley
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Additional chopped chives, for garnish
Method:
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Strain the liquid from the beans and add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil; then add the pasta and cook until it is tender, about 20 minutes. If the mixture looks too dry, add a little water. Add the beans and butter and heat through. Add the chives; taste and adjust the seasoning. Ladle into warm bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian Comfort Food
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⭐️ Our pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) is an Italian dinner favorite with a mix of beans, ditalini pasta, and a rich tomato sauce.
It's an easy and comforting meal with simple ingredients and flavors that will please everyone around your table, kids and adults alike.
⭐️ Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion
1 large carrot
1 stalk celery
2 cloves garlic
1 sprig rosemary
3 leaves sage
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans (15 oz each) beans kidney, pinto, or cranberry beans (or 3 cups cooked beans)
4 - 5 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1½ cup ditalini pasta or other short pasta
1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
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