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Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty Italian pasta-and-bean soup — humble, warming, and endlessly comforting.

40 minutes
Serves 2
Soup/Lunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soffritto: Cook the diced onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add Beans and Stock: Add the beans (with their liquid), stock, and rosemary. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Thicken: Blend or mash about a third of the beans and return them to the pot to make the broth creamy.

  4. 4

    Cook the Pasta: Stir in the ditalini and simmer until the pasta is tender, adding water if it gets too thick.

  5. 5

    Season: Remove the rosemary, taste, and adjust salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve: Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and top with Parmesan cheese.

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