Pasta e Fagioli

By amaliana

"Our version of pasta and beans is thick, like a stew. To thin it, use a little extra broth."

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 celery stalks, diced medium
• 2 carrots, diced medium
• 1 small red onion, diced medium
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 sprig oregano
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 Parmesan rind(optional), plus 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan for serving
• 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft, 9 minutes. Add oregano, tomatoes, broth, and Parmesan rind(if using). Increase heat to high and simmer rapidly until liquid thickens slightly, 5 minutes. Add pasta and cook, partially covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add beans and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. To serve, remove rind and sprinkle with shaved parmesan.