Pasta e Fagioli for Two

Name: Pasta e Fagioli for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 , carrot, peeled and chopped fine; 1 ounce, pancetta, chopped fine; ½ teaspoon, table salt; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; ⅛ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 2 cups, chicken broth; 1 , (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained; ½ cup, ditalini; ¼ cup, grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; ¼ cup, finely chopped fresh basil

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2023

Main Courses

Pasta

Beans

Italian American comfort food perfectly portioned for two.

SERVES2

TIME1 hour

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This hearty Italian American comfort food is both delicious and easy to make. To build the soup base, we rendered salt-cured pancetta with chopped onion and carrot. Then we added rich tomato paste and garlic for depth and red pepper flakes ...

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