Barefoot Contessa | "16 Bean" Pasta e Fagioli | Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) bag 16 Bean Soup Mix
• 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for serving
• 6 ounces pancetta, ¼-inch-diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 4 to 6 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade (see recipe)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup miniature pasta, such as ditalini or tubettini
• ½ cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 tablespoon good red wine vinegar
• Julienned fresh basil leaves, for serving