Pasta E Fagioli (Old World Style) Recipe

Name: Pasta E Fagioli (Old World Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 lb pancetta, diced (about 1/4 inch slice); 1 onion, medium to large diced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided one can mashed. (Don t drain); 1 quart chicken stock (homemade is always best, in a pinch swanson's organic works well); 2 -4 ounces tomato sauce (can or left over); 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, if fresh use 3/4 tsp; 0.5 (16 ounce) box ditalini; sea salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 lb pancetta, diced (about 1/4 inch slice)
1 onion, medium to large diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 bay leaf
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided one can mashed. (Don t drain)
1 quart chicken stock (homemade is always best, in a pinch swanson's organic works well)
2 -4 ounces tomato sauce (can or left over)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, if fresh use 3/4 tsp
0.5 (16 ounce) box ditalini
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

1
In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, render pancetta till brown 5-6 minute.
2
Add onion, carrot, bay leaf with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper, saute till onion is translucent about 8 - 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic till fragrant about 30 sec.
4
Add the can of mashed cannellini beans, stir to combine.
5
Add remaining whole beans, stock, tomato sauce, thyme and 1 tsp salt to pot.
6
Simmer about 20 - 25 min add pasta cook till tender about 15 minute.
7
Add fresh water to level to consistency you prefer cook for 5 minute.
8
Adjust seasonings.
9
Serve with fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle of EVOO.
10
Enjoy the love!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 lb pancetta, diced (about 1/4 inch slice), 1 onion, medium to large diced, 1 carrot, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta E Fagioli (Old World Style) 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 (Old World Style)

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