Pasta E Fagioli With Ham, Mushrooms And Herbs

Name: Pasta E Fagioli With Ham, Mushrooms And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, thickly sliced; 2 small carrots, thickly sliced; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 8 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1-1/3 cups); 3 tablespoons shredded fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled basil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch of dried crumbled oregano; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 2 1/2 cups ditallini pasta (or other small pasta such as shells); salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms; 5 tablespoons shredded fresh basil; 1/3 cup sliced green onion top; olive oil; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thickly sliced
2 small carrots, thickly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
8 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1-1/3 cups)
3 tablespoons shredded fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled basil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch of dried crumbled oregano
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
6 cups chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups ditallini pasta (or other small pasta such as shells)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
5 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
1/3 cup sliced green onion top
olive oil
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat 2 T. oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and bell pepper. Cook until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add ham, 3 T. fresh basil, garlic and oregano. Stir 2 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook until mixture is reduced to thick sauce, about 6 minutes. Add broth and beans. Bring to boil, mashing 1/4 of beans against sides of pot. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
2
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add pasta. Boil gently until pasta is almost tender but firm to bite, 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle mushrooms over soup. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Return soup to boil, stirring constantly. Adjust seasoning. Stir in 5 T. fresh basil. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with green onion tops and drizzle with oil. Pass Parmesan and freshly ground pepper separately.

1648

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

157

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.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, thickly sliced, 2 small carrots, thickly sliced, 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Pasta E Fagioli With Ham, Mushrooms And Herbs 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!