Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, crushed
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup ditallini cooked pasta

Method

  • Cook bacon until brown and crisp.
  • Remove bacon from pan.
  • Saute oil, onion and garlic until browned.
  • Add chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to simmer.
  • While simmering, add beans and spices.
  • Simmer another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta, cheese and bacon.
  • Serve with more cheese prinkled on top.
  • Wonderful served with Beer Bread#73440.
  • Started both the pasta fagioli and bread at 4 o'clock and had dinner by 6.