"real Kool" Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: "real Kool" Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3 ounces pancetta or 3 ounces bacon, chopped fine; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 celery rib, chopped fine; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 anchovy fillets, minced to a paste; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid); 1 piece parmesan cheese, rind (about 2-inchx5-inch); 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 ½ cups water; 1 cup small shell pasta (Ditalini, tubettini,small bowties, etc); ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 ounces pancetta or 3 ounces bacon, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dry oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 anchovy fillets, minced to a paste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 piece parmesan cheese, rind (about 2-inchx5-inch)
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 ½ cups water
1 cup small shell pasta (Ditalini, tubettini,small bowties, etc)
ground black pepper
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven until shimmering.
2
Add pancetta and cook until beginning to brown, for 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add onion and celery.
4
Cook until softened, for 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and anchovies.
6
Cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
7
Add diced tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits.
8
Add cheese rind and cannellini beans; bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
9
Add chicken broth, water and 1 teaspoon salt.
10
Increase heat to a boil; add pasta; cook until al dente.
11
Discard cheese rind.
12
Off heat, stir in parsley and adjust seasonings.
13
Ladle into bowls, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with parsley.
14
Serve immediately, passing the grated parmesan separately.
15
ENJOY!
16
NOTE: DO NOT substitute the cheese rind with grated cheese.
17
It will make the soup gummy!
18
If you can't find rind just omit it.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 3 ounces pancetta or 3 ounces bacon, chopped fine, 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 1 celery rib, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, "real Kool" Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Bean 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.

"real Kool" Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Bean Soup)

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