Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli
Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup small dried white bean
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 cups water or 10 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 cup small shell pasta (orzo or small shells)
- salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- additional extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Directions
- 1 Wash the beans. In a large pot, cover them with cold water. Soak for 6-8 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 saute 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.
