Pasta Fagioli
Description
Pasta e fagioli in Italian means pasta with beans. Originally, this dish was considered peasant food, as it consisted of inexpensive ingredients. Today, the dish is widely popular even in restaurants that do not specialize in Italian cuisine.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the beans. Finely chop the bacon, onion, celery, and garlic. Mince the anchovy fillet. The garlic can also be pressed using a garlic press. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until browned, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and anchovies. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, the piece of cheese, and beans; bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add chicken broth, water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until done, about 10 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Discard the cheese rind. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Season to taste with spices, salt, and pepper. Divide the pasta into bowls, drizzle each portion with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.