| Level: | Easy |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cannellini or Great Northern beans, soaked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 celery stalk, minced
- 1 carrot, minced
- 1/2 pound smoked ham, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, including liquid
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon, dried
- 1 bay leaf
- Pepper to taste
- Rind from a piece of Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup dried small pasta, such as shells or elbows
- Minced fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Drain the beans and set aside. In a large stockpot heat the oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add ham and garlic and cook stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, beef stock, thyme, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Add the Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup of the beans to a small processor or blender and puree. Return beans to pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring liquid to a boil and add pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 6 minutes. Garnish with basil and cheese.;
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 1144 mg |
Reviews
I was never much on beans, but this has my attention. I get an urgency for this now quite often I just love it!