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The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)

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This Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli) is a rich, hearty Italian-American classic. Featuring savory sweet Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and tender Swiss chard, it is the ultimate bowl of comfort food.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage

1 stalk celery, diced

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

3/4 cup dry elbow macaroni

1/4 cup tomato paste

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 cups chopped Swiss chard

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage in olive oil over medium-high heat until crumbly, about 5 minutes.

2. Add diced celery and chopped onion; sauté until onions are translucent.

3. Stir in dry elbow macaroni and cook for 2 minutes to toast the pasta.

4. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until darkened.

5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; season with red pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper.

6. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.

7. Add washed Swiss chard and stir until leaves wilt, about 2-3 minutes.

8. Stir in cannellini beans and cook until pasta is tender, 4-5 minutes.

9. Remove from heat, stir in grated cheese, and serve warm.

Notes

Wash the Swiss chard in a bowl of cold water to ensure all grit is removed.

If the soup gets too thick, add an extra splash of chicken broth.

Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for the best melting consistency.

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