Pasta Fagioli Kidney Bean
Another Italian recipe, and I like the use of the kidney beans, and I will prepare those from dry beans in my pressure cooker. I will adjust the prep and cook times after I make this. On my to cook list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 90 grams pancetta, chopped, or bacon, (3 oz)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 5¾ cups chicken broth, Shortcut
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained, rinsed, or 4 cups cooked, Shortcut
- 1 cup dry macaroni
- black pepper, as desired and to taste
- pinch red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- First, prepare the beans, you can certainly use canned beans or make from dry. I will use my pressure cooker for these.
- Place the fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf in a a herb bag, or just use some cheesecloth tied with some kitchen twine. Set aside.
- In a thick walled pot, heat the oil on medium heat. When hot, add the onion, pancetta, and garlic. Saute until the onion is softened, then add the broth, beans, and herb bag. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove and discard the herb bag.
- Remove 1 cup of beans and let cool for about 5 minutes, then mash with a potato masher or place in a blender and puree them. Set aside. These are used to thicken the soup.
- Add the dry pasta to the soup and bring to a boil and place the lid on, cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the mashed beans back to the pot and stir in, season the soup with black pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve with grated Parmesan for individuals to sprinkle on their own bowls. Enjoy.
Notes
Low cost.
Shortcuts: Chicken Broth (Pressure Cooker), Red Kidney Beans (Pressure Cooker).
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