Pasta E Fagioli

A delicious dish, perfect for cool days

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  medium onion, finely diced
• 2  slices bacon, finely diced or 1⁄4 cup salt pork, rinsed and diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup romano cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup pasta (ditalini)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over med heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
2. Add the broth and tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the beans, cheese, parsley, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with slat and pepper.
3. Bring a med pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just done. Drain and add the pasta to the soup. Serve hot.