Restaurant Recipes

Babymoon Cafe Pasta e Fagioli

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Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced pancetta
  • 1 cup diced onion (about 2 medium onions)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried kidney beans
  • 1 cup great Northern beans
  • 2 cups canned whole tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, sauté pancetta and onions 7 to 10 minutes until browned, being careful not to burn onions.
  2. Add chicken broth, kidney beans, great Northern beans, tomatoes and crushed red pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and adding liquid if necessary to keep beans covered, about 2 hours until beans are tender.
  3. About 15 minutes before serving, add rosemary and sage, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve with a good quality grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

Notes

Pancetta is an Italian bacon, cured with salt and spices but not smoked. In a pinch, you may substitute bacon, but the flavor will be much smokier and sweeter. It's really worth finding pancetta for authentic flavor.

It is not necessary to presoak the beans for this recipe.



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