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    Pasta Fagiole


    Source of Recipe


    Dr. Weil

    Recipe Introduction



    This traditional pasta and white bean soup is an Italian classic. Be sure to cook the pasta until just al dente. Keeping it a bit chewy or “toothsome” insures it maintains a low glycemic index. It makes a wonderful supper when served with a large tossed salad of romaine lettuce with red peppers, olives and sliced cucumbers and a dessert of plump dried fruit and roasted almonds

    List of Ingredients






    1 cup dried small white beans
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1 large onion, chopped
    6 cloves garlic, minced
    10 cups water or Vegetable Stock
    1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
    1 cup small pasta, such as orzo or small shells
    Salt and black pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    additional extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

    Recipe



    1. Wash the beans. In a large pot, cover them with cold water. Soak for 8 hours. Drain into a colander.

    2. In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.

    3. Add the beans and water or stock. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add the rosemary, and simmer 2 hours or until the beans are tender.

    4. Raise heat to high, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.

    5. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with the chopped parsey. Serve accompanied by grated Parmesan cheese and the optional extra-virgin olive oil.



    Serves 8

    Nutrients Per Serving

    Calories: 315.2
    Protein: 22.2 grams
    Fat: 6.0 grams





 

 

 


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