Pasta Fagiole

Just one of many ways to make this type of dish….

butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
garlic (however much you like), cut into chunks
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or more)
4 carrots, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
32 oz veggie or chicken broth
2 cans cannelini or great northern beans
handful of parsley, chopped (optional)
1 lb whole grain pasta (elbows or small shells work well for this)
pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

• While the water for the pasta is heating up, prep veggies.
• Heat butter or oil in large saute pan & cook onions, gently, until softened & starting to brown (5 to 10 mins).
• Add garlic & crushed red pepper & continue cooking a few minutes longer (2 or 3).
• Add carrots & cook until somewhat softened (check w/ fork, maybe 5 mins).
• Add celery & cook just a few more minutes.
• Add veggie broth, beans (& parsley if using).
• Cover & simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
• Bring water back to a boil (if you turned off the heat) and cook pasta until al dente.
• Add a scoop of pasta to everyone’s bowls & top with lots of fagiole.

A very satisfying dish & old standby at our house.

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SIDE NOTES:

~ When it’s just the kids & I, I cut the recipe in half. Use approximately 4 oz of pasta per person.

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