PASTA E FAGIOLI

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
3 (ounces) pancetta, diced
3 fresh sage leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cannellini beans
4 1/4 cups water
1/2 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large pot, heat up the extra-virgin olive oil and saute the garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta for 5 minutes. Add the fresh sage and rosemary, allowing the olive oil to absorb the flavors of the herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the beans and cook for a few minutes. With the back of a fork, mash up a quarter of the beans and add 1 cup water. Break the uncooked spaghetti into thirds using your hands and add into pot. Stir for about a minute. Add the remaining 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the water to reduce until it becomes a thick consistency.
Let rest for 10 minutes off the heat. Add the freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, parsley, and finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve warm.