Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Macaroni and Beans Soup, with Hamhocks.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Beans
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Soaking Beans
Rinse the dried cannellini beans under cold water and soak them in a large bowl with enough water to cover them overnight (or at least 8 hours). Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chopping Vegetables
Dice the onion, carrot, and celery stalks into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking the Soup
- 3
- 4
Add Garlic and Spices
Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and bay leaf to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Combine Ham Hocks and Broth
Add the ham hocks to the pot, along with the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Simmer the Soup
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the ham hocks to release flavor.
- 7
Add Beans and Pasta
After 30 minutes, add the soaked cannellini beans and macaroni pasta to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- 8
Finish the Soup
Remove the ham hocks from the soup. Shred any meat from the bones and return the meat to the pot. Discard the bones and bay leaf.
- 9
Serve
Ladle the Pasta Fagioli into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.