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A pot full of pasta e fagioli (broken bucatini, beans and veggies)
Main dishes

Pasta e fagioli

A pot full of pasta e fagioli (broken bucatini, beans and veggies)

A handful of pasta, a can of beans, and a little Italian luck! Pasta e fagioli (literally, pasta and beans) is a humble southern Italian classic rooted in cucina povera, the art of turning simple ingredients into hearty meals.

Traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Day for good luck, it also comes with a little Italian kitchen wisdom: when it comes to soup, even long pasta can be broken! We use snapped bucatini for this recipe, but it’s also a great way to use up those half-empty pasta packages in your pantry. Just pair shapes with similar cooking times, and let the good luck simmer all year long.

Preparation 15 min
Cooking time 30 min
Portions 4-6

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. In a large deep pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions until translucent.
  2. Add garlic, carrots and celery and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Drain and rinse the beans. Add to the pot as well as the passata. Cook covered for 20 minutes over low heat.
  4. About 6-7 minutes before the cooking time is finished, add the broken bucatini to the sauce mixture as well as the chicken stock and cook covered on low heat until the pasta is cooked through.
  5. Ladle in bowls, top with grated cheese and a drizzle of good quality olive oil. Serve. Buon appetito!
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