Easy Pasta e Fagioli

Easy Pasta e Fagioli

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Italy's simple but comforting pasta and beans recipe is a classic for a reason.

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Can opener
  • Colander
  • Fork
  • Ladle
  • Stove
  • Plate
  • Paper towel
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 slice pancetta or ham, finely chopped, or substitute 2 slices bacon
  • 1 large yellow onion (8 oz.), finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup finely diced carrot (about 2 medium carrots, 5 oz. total)
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced (½ cup)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped (3 Tbsp.)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1½ cups (about 8 oz.) ditalini or other short, tubular pasta
  • ¼ cups chopped fresh basil leaves, for serving
  • Grated pecorino-romano cheese, for serving

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