Pasta Fagoli (Macaroni And Bean Soup)

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried white beans - cannelini/white navy
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Salt pork - chopped, or bacon
1		Garlic - minced
1		Onion - chopped (small)
1		Hot pepper flakes
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Small tubular pasta - ditali/small elbows
		Salt and pepper
		Romano cheese - freshly grated
		Chopped parsley - optional

Recipe Instructions

Soak the beans overnight in a large soup pot with 2 quarts of water.

Over medium heat, bring the beans to a slow simmer. While the beans are heating, sauteethe salt pork or bacon, add the garlic, onion and hot pepper and cook until the onion is golden. Add the simmering beans and stir gently to blend.

Cover and cook at a steady simmer until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Toward the end of the cooking period, boil the pasta according to directions until almost al dente, but still very firm. Drain, add to the soup and cook a few minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle the Romano cheese and a little parsley, if desired.

Serve.

Source:
Pat Minotti

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