Mama's Pasta Fagioli

Submitted by granny franny 2

"Mama has made this recipe for years using no units of measure. Since she is 91 I sat her down and we came up with this recipe that is very close to her no measure version. It's the best!!!!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, crushed
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• salt
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup ditallini cooked pasta

directions

1. Cook bacon until brown and crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan.
3. Saute oil, onion and garlic until browned.
4. Add chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat to simmer.
6. While simmering, add beans and spices.
7. Simmer another 3-4 minutes.
8. Add cooked pasta, cheese and bacon.
9. Serve with more cheese prinkled on top.
10. Wonderful served with Beer Bread#73440.
11. Started both the pasta fagioli and bread at 4 o'clock and had dinner by 6.

Reviews

[Leah Nooblet]

I added chopped carrots and celery, increased to 2 cans beans and 6 cups chicken stock to get a little more out of this recipe - it was so delicious the first time that it just didn't last long enough. A friend of mine makes a similar dish but uses prosciutto instead of bacon - also very good!

 

[Adria82]

This was absolutely delicious! I served with garlic herb butter cheese crostini (http://www.food.com/recipe/garlic-herb-butter-crostini-103814). What a combo!

 

[CulinaryGourmetQueen]

My kids, DH and I thought this was one of the best soups we have ever had. With the cold weather here, this one will be made all winter. Along with a salad and bread sticks, this was simply fantastic!

 

[Phyllis Choppa]

Mama, I LOVED IT! Thank you so much. Made it exact but left out the parsley. YUMMY! I will be making this again and again. Will probably add some meatballs the next time.

 

[heidikonchak]

Fantastic recipe! I made this soup for the first time and it was so good. My husband was impressed. Great taste - great soup! Will definitely use again.