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    Pasta E Fagioli


    Source of Recipe


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    Recipe Introduction


    Pasta E Fagioli is served at Olive Garden; I'm not sure this is the same recipe.

    List of Ingredients




    2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    1 onion, finely diced
    2 strips bacon, finely diced (or 1/4 c. diced salt pork)
    1 clove garlic, minced
    16 oz chicken stock or broth
    16 oz canned Italian tomatoes in juice, crushed
    15 1/2 oz can Great Northern beans
    1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
    1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1/4 tsp oregano
    1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
    1/2 cup ditalini (tiny, tube-shaped pasta)

    Recipe



    In 2 qt stockpot over low-medium heat, combine oil, onion, bacon, and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent and bacon browns. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add beans, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper. Simmer 3 - 4 minutes. In a large saucepan, boil pasta to al dente stage. Drain and add to soup.

    Variations: Can add kidney beans, sliced celery and leaves, fresh basil, carrots, and miniature meatballs (1/4 lb ground sirloin, 1 small egg, and 2 Tbsp seasoned bread crumbs).

 

 

 


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