Italian 50 min
Pasta e Fagioli
comfort-foodmeal-prep
Ingredientsfor 2
380
Cal
18g
Protein
50g
Carbs
12g
Fat
- 13 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 slices pancetta or thick bacon, diced
- 31 large yellow onion, diced
- 43 carrots, diced
- 53 stalks celery, diced
- 65 cloves garlic, minced
- 72 tablespoons tomato paste
- 81 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 92 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
- 105 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 111 cup small pasta (ditalini)
- 121 Parmesan rind
- 131 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 14Salt and black pepper
- 15Extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook pancetta until crispy, about 6 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, and tomato paste. Cook 3 minutes until paste darkens.
- 2
Add diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and Parmesan rind. Mash about 1/3 of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- 3
Add pasta and cook until just al dente, about 6–8 minutes. Remove Parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper. The soup should be thick and hearty. Serve in warm bowls with a generous drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan.