Zuppa di fagioli con la pasta
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | 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.