pasta e fagioli with garlic rosemary focacia

mohawk, NY
Updated on Jan 5, 2011

I made this meal several years ago & my son won't eat any other recipe of pasta e fagioli. The focaccia is a wonderful complement to this thicker version of the classic soup.

prep time 3 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can cannelini beans
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 - celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 pound ditalini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make pasta e fagioli with garlic rosemary focacia

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon in 1 TBSP. olive oil over med-high heat 'til it starts to render its fat. Add onion, carrot, celery & potatoes & cook, stirring, for 5 min. Add beans,tomatoes,broth,1 TBSP. rosemary & salt & pepper & cook 'til potatoes are tender, about 20 min.
  • Step 2
    Reserve 1 cup bean mixture & put the remainder through a food mill. Return all to pot, bring to a boil & add ditalini. Reduce heat to med. and cook 'til pasta is done, about10 min. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary.
  • Step 3
    Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over it.

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