How to Make Pasta e Fagioli ala Weeble - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting bowl of pasta e fagioli on a chilly evening. This classic Italian dish is a favorite among many for its rich flavors and simple ingredients. Today, I'm excited to share with you my version of this beloved recipe, which I like to call Pasta e Fagioli ala Weeble.

My take on this traditional dish puts a unique spin on the classic ingredients, incorporating a few unexpected flavors to create a dish that is truly unforgettable. Whether you're...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Romano beans, drained
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 pinch crushed dried chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 teaspoons grated Romano cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in the ditalini, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir in onion and bacon and saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook over medium-low heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken broth, beans, tomato paste, and chile pepper into onion-bacon mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until fully heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir ditalini and parsley into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with Romano cheese.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 1680mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 612mg