Lunedi Notte Zuppa Di Momma #Ragu Recipe

Name: Lunedi Notte Zuppa Di Momma #Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta (dry); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 14 lb bacon; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu Pasta Sauce (Chunky Garden Combination); 1 quart chicken stock; 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (I like low sodium); 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon rosemary; ½ teaspoon thyme; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 5 ounces arugula; ¼ cup sherry wine (optional); crushed red pepper flakes; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta (dry)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
14 lb bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu Pasta Sauce (Chunky Garden Combination)
1 quart chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (I like low sodium)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon thyme
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
5 ounces arugula
¼ cup sherry wine (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese

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Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain.
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Set aside.
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While pasta is cooking, in a large stock pot, cook bacon until crisp.
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Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
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Rough chop when cool.
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Add chopped onion to hot bacon grease, cover pan, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes, until translucent.
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Add chopped garlic to onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently so that the garlic does not brown.
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Add chopped bacon and stir.
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Stir in Ragu Garden Combination, chicken stock, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and salt, and pepper to taste, and bring to a simmer Simmer loosely covered for 10 minutes.
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Add garbanzo beans and peas and carrots, raise heat to bring back to a boil, then cover loosely and lower heat and simmer loosely covered for 5 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Stir in Orzo, arugula, and sherry, if desired, and cook for one more minute.
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Serve immediately; offer Parmesan and crushed red pepper on the side.

9065

kcal

Calories

674

Fat

Carbs

611

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta (dry), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 14 lb bacon, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lunedi Notte Zuppa Di Momma #Ragu 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lunedi Notte Zuppa Di Momma #Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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