Mama Maria's Pasta É Fagioli Recipe
Make Mama Maria's Pasta É Fagioli Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Beans
Vegetables and Aromatics
Liquids
Herbs and Spices
Method
Preparation of Beans
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the dried cannellini beans under cold water, then place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
Cooking the Soup
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked cannellini beans, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Cook the Pasta
In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the small pasta to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- 7
Add Fresh Herbs
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the chopped fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.