Zuppa di fagioli con la pasta

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Dry white beans (Great Northern or Navy)
3½	quart	Water
3	tablespoons	Olive oil
½	pounds	Ham; cooked and cubed
½	cup	Onion; chopp
¼		Celery; minced
½	teaspoon	Garlic; minced
1½	teaspoon	Salt
½	teaspoon	Pepper
½	cup	Spaghetti; broken
¼	cup	Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine beans and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Return to medium heat and add olive oil, ham, onion, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 hours. Then add spaghetti and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Serve in soup bowl and top with generous spoonfuls of Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 to 6.