Pasta Fazool

Name: Pasta Fazool
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 4 ounces pancetta, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ⅓ cup dry white wine; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup ditalini pasta; ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving; Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Pasta Fagioli

Preparation info

Makes
8
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook

By Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke

Published 2023

About

My grandma’s “Pasta Fazool” was my number one favorite comfort food as a little girl. This version of the rustic Italian staple is just as delicious but taken up a notch with pancetta and white wine. It’s sure to become your new favorite, too.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1

Americas
Europe
United States
Italy
New York
Soup
Pasta

Method

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook until it begins to brown.
Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add wine and cook until it has nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add broth, salt, pepper,