PASTA E FAGIOLI (OLD WORLD STYLE)

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Born in Brooklyn I got the opportunity to have some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. My Mother from Italy has since passed and I did not write her recipe down so, this is my rendition. It is one of my favorites, I grew up on this wonderful dish and so will my family.

Provided by Joseph R.

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 lb pancetta, diced (about 1/4 inch slice)
1 onion, medium to large diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 bay leaf
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided one can mashed. (Don t drain)
1 quart chicken stock (homemade is always best, in a pinch swanson's organic works well)
2 -4 ounces tomato sauce (can or left over)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, if fresh use 3/4 tsp
0.5 (16 ounce) box ditalini
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, render pancetta till brown 5-6 minute.
  • Add onion, carrot, bay leaf with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper, sauté till onion is translucent about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic till fragrant about 30 sec.
  • Add the can of mashed cannellini beans, stir to combine.
  • Add remaining whole beans, stock, tomato sauce, thyme and 1 tsp salt to pot.
  • Simmer about 20 - 25 min add pasta cook till tender about 15 minute.
  • Add fresh water to level to consistency you prefer cook for 5 minute.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Serve with fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle of EVOO.
  • Enjoy the love!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 453.3, Carbohydrate 139.3, Fiber 23.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 46.3

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