Dinner for 4

Pasta Fagioli

Name: Pasta Fagioli
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 oz pancetta; 1 yellow onion; 2 carrots; 2 ribs celery; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup white wine; 6 cups chicken broth; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 cans (15 1/2 oz) cannellini beans or chickpeas; 1/4 cup dried lentils; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary; 3/4 cup pasta; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano (optional)

Pancetta, beans, lentils, tomatoes, and pasta simmer with vegetables and herbs in a hearty broth.

Typical price

$18.43for 4 servings

$4.61 per serving$18.43 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical	4 oz	$4.80Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	50 oz	$3.49Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	31 oz	$2.79Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.19Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.26Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.43

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz pancetta
1 yellow onion
2 carrots
2 ribs celery
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cans (15 1/2 oz) cannellini beans or chickpeas
1/4 cup dried lentils
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
3/4 cup pasta
1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the pancetta for 5 minutes.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
Pour in the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, then add the broth, salt, pepper, beans, lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, and rosemary.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then remove the bay leaves and stir in the cheese if using.