Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)

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Pasta fazool is a classic Italian-American comfort food. This recipe works with any sausage, but I like the fennel and anise flavors of sweet Italian sausage with the beans. A hearty soup that's fast and easy to put together. This recipe makes enough for two large portions or four smaller ones.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on December 8, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage
1 stalk celery, diced
½ yellow onion, chopped
¾ cup dry elbow macaroni
¼ cup tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed, divided
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving, or to taste

Directions

Gather the ingredients.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced celery and chopped onion. Cook until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add dry pasta; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 3 cups broth; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
Place chopped chard in a bowl. Cover with cold water and rinse leaves; any grit will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer chard to a colander to drain briefly; add to soup. Cook and stir until leaves wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in white beans; continue cooking and stirring until pasta is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese. Serve topped with additional grated cheese.

Chef John

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

888	Calories
44g	Fat
77g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 888
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g	56%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 4200mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 13g	45%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 44g	88%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1088mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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