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Boil water and a healthy pinch of salt and cook the Gemelli or Rotini pasta.
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Dont cook it al dente as it will expand in the soup and absorb all the broth.
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In a sauce pan saute the panchetta on a low-medium heat until almost crispy but still tender.
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Now add some Olive Oil to the pan and start to saute the onions and garlic also on med/low heat until translucent.
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Take the cans of cannelli beans and empty them into a pot along with the juice in the can.
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Add your chicken broth, the sauteed onions, a splash of Olive Oil and bring to a boil.
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Now add your fully cooked Rotini or Gemelli pasta to the soup.
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I like to add the spinach directly to the pot but add it last last so it keeps that bright green color.
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If you like a little heat to your pasta fagioli recipe pinch some crushed red pepper and then a pinch of parsley.
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Serve it hot with parmigiano on the side.
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Simple quick and easy pasta soup recipe that will feed the whole family.
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For family of 14 or larger Please triple the ingredients.