Three-Bean Pasta E Fagioli |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Look+Cook, Rachael Ray Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
3 -4 celery ribs, from the heart, chopped |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 carrot, peeled and chopped |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
2 stems fresh rosemary |
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried) |
salt |
pepper |
3 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans |
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas |
3 cups chicken stock |
1 cup mini penne rigate or 1 cup ditalini |
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds on an angle |
1 lemon, zest of |
1 lemon, juice of |
fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (a handful) |
grated pecorino romano cheese, for topping |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium to med-high heat. 2. Add in the celery, onions, carrot, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and saute for 7-8 minutes to soften the vegetables. 3. Stir in the tomato paste, cannellini beans, and chickpeas for 1 minute. 4. Add the stock and 3 cups water, cover and bring to a boil. 5. Add in the pasta and simmer in the soup for 5 minutes, then add the green beans and simmer together for 3-4 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the beans are cooked through. 6. Turn off the heat and add the juice and zest of the lemon and parsley; adjust the salt and pepper. 7. Discard the bay leaf. 8. Serve in shallow bowls and sprinkle cheese on top. |
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