Pasta e Fagioli (Beans and Pasta Soup) Recipe

Name: Pasta e Fagioli (Beans and Pasta Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini or Great Northern beans, soaked; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, minced; 1 celery stalk, minced; 1 carrot, minced; 1/2 pound smoked ham, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, including liquid; 4 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon, dried; 1 bay leaf; Pepper to taste; Rind from a piece of Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup dried small pasta, such as shells or elbows; Minced fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan for garnish, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup dried cannellini or Great Northern beans, soaked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 celery stalk, minced
1 carrot, minced
1/2 pound smoked ham, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, including liquid
4 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon, dried
1 bay leaf
Pepper to taste
Rind from a piece of Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup dried small pasta, such as shells or elbows
Minced fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan for garnish, if desired

1
Drain the beans and set aside.
2
In a large stockpot heat the oil over moderate heat until hot.
3
Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Add ham and garlic and cook stirring, 1 minute.
5
Add tomatoes, beans, beef stock, thyme, bay leaf and pepper to taste.
6
Add the Parmesan rind.
7
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
8
Transfer 1/2 cup of the beans to a small processor or blender and puree.
9
Return beans to pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Bring liquid to a boil and add pasta.
11
Simmer until pasta is tender, about 6 minutes.
12
Garnish with basil and cheese.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried cannellini or Great Northern beans, soaked, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, minced, 1 celery stalk, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta e Fagioli (Beans and Pasta Soup) 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.

Pasta e Fagioli (Beans and Pasta Soup)

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