Pasta e Fagioli -- Pasta and Beans Recipe

Name: Pasta e Fagioli -- Pasta and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dried kidney beans; 3 to 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. sage; 2 stalks celery, chopped fine; 2 md. onions, chopped fine; 2 md. carrots, chopped fine; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp. tomato paste; 6 cups water; 1/2 tbsp. thyme; 1 tbsp. rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 lb. pasta, uncooked (use a sm. elbow; ditalini)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. dried kidney beans
3 to 4 slices bacon, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. sage
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
2 md. onions, chopped fine
2 md. carrots, chopped fine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp. tomato paste
6 cups water
1/2 tbsp. thyme
1 tbsp. rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 lb. pasta, uncooked (use a sm. elbow
ditalini)

1
Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
2
In the morning drain the beans and place in a casserole and cover with fresh cold water.
3
Add bay leaf, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sage and place in a slow preheated oven, 250F, for 1-1/2 hours, covered.
4
In a large dutch oven, saute bacon, carrot, celery, onion in hot olive oil.
5
When all are soft, not browned, add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
6
Then add 6 cups of water, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
7
When beans have baked the required time, remove from the oven.
8
Remove the bay leaf.
9
Puree, in a blender, about 1/3 of the beans.
10
Add these, along with the whole beans to the dutch oven.
11
Reserve the liquid from the beans.
12
Add only enought of the bean liquid to make for a thick soup consistency.
13
Bring the dutch oven to a boil.
14
Reduce heat to simmer again and add pasta, rosemary and thymje.
15
Stir to mix all ingredients.
16
Salt and Pepper to taste.
17
Cook with the pasta for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
18
Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

880

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. dried kidney beans, 3 to 4 slices bacon, chopped, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta e Fagioli -- Pasta and Beans 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 -- Pasta and Beans

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