Pasta e fagioli is a great Italian dish of pasta and beans. It's a great budget meal and it's very easy to make at home. Here's the recipe.
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Category
Dinner
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Pasta e fagioli is a great Italian dish of pasta and beans. It's a great budget meal and it's very easy to make at home. Here's the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 red onions, peeled and diced
- 3 sticks celery, diced
- 100g Parmesan, plus extra rind if you have it (3.5 oz)
- 500g dried pasta of your choice (1.1 lbs; small shapes preferred)
- 2 tins borlotti beans
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 bunch basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1L stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef) (4 cups)
Directions
Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan or pot. Once heated, add the carrots, celery, and onions along with a pinch of salt. Toss well and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, stock, and beans with their juice. Stir well until combined. Add the basil and Parmesan rind, and continue to cook for another 4 minutes.
- Add the dry pasta and continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure the pot doesn’t dry out. If it starts to dry out, simply add more stock or water.
- Add the rest of the diced Parmesan and stir through the dish. Once the Parmesan has melted and is well incorporated, the dish is ready to serve.
- Serve the dish garnished with additional cheese or basil, if desired.
