pantry pasta fazool (pasta e fagioli)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Dalton
Coconut Creek, FL

I made this dish last year on a snowy day with what I had in my pantry. I wasn't about to go to the market with a foot of snow on the ground and abominable road conditions to try and find pancetta and fresh herbs. I knew I could make this work with what I had at home. And I do believe I achieved my goal.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For pantry pasta fazool (pasta e fagioli)

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1
    rib celery chopped
  • 1
    carrot chopped
  • 3
    cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 can
    (15 oz each) cannelini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) tomato sauce with italian herbs
  • 1-1/2 c
    water
  • 2 can
    (14.5 oz each) fat free chicken broth
  • 1 c
    linguini or spaghetti broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 5 oz
    baby spinach
  • grated parmesan or romano cheese for garnish

How To Make pantry pasta fazool (pasta e fagioli)

  • 1
    In large soup pot on medium to low heat, add oil. Then add onions, carrots and celery. After a minute or two add bay leaves, salt, pepper, Old Bay, crushed red pepper and garlic. Cook on low, covered, until vegetables are soft (about 6-8 minutes). Don't brown the mixture, you just want them to sweat.
  • 2
    Add beans, tomato sauce, chicken broth and water. Increase heat and bring to a rapid boil. Add pasta, reduce heat to medium, simmer uncovered and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and cook another 3 minutes.
  • 3
    Fish out the bay leaves and serve with a dusting of cheese and a crusty loaf of bread.

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