Fake Fast Fazool Recipe

Name: Fake Fast Fazool
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans; 1 lb Italian sausage, remove the casing; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary; 4 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pinch red pepper; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes; 5 cups chicken broth (canned is fine); 8 ounces small shell pasta (about two generous cups of shells or elbow macaroni); 1 -2 cup greens, cleaned chopped (such as spinach, kale or chard leaves); 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (parmagiana) or 1 ½ cups romano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
1 lb Italian sausage, remove the casing
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
4 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch red pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
5 cups chicken broth (canned is fine)
8 ounces small shell pasta (about two generous cups of shells or elbow macaroni)
1 -2 cup greens, cleaned chopped (such as spinach, kale or chard leaves)
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (parmagiana) or 1 ½ cups romano cheese, grated

1
Strain the liquid from the canned beans into a blender (or use a hand blender right in the pot.)
2
Add 1 cup beans and puree until smooth.
3
Add sausages, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper to a large pot.
4
Saute sausages mashing them up, until cooked.
5
Mix in tomato paste, tomatoes, bean puree, remaining beans, broth, greens, and pasta.
6
Simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
7
Mix in 1/4 cup cheese.
8
Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
9
Serve with remaining cheese.
10
It's very freezable, but thickens as it stands.
11
Add more broth if you want it thinner.

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, 1 lb Italian sausage, remove the casing, 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, and more.

Yes, Fake Fast Fazool falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fake Fast Fazool

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