Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

A refined take on the classic soup, featuring high-quality ingredients and a slow-cooked, complex flavor profile.
Total Time
120
Yield
6
Calories
450 cal
Difficulty
Hard
Cuisine
Italian
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What You'll Need

Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife Shop these items →
Instructions
  1. Heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add Guanciale from the Base group and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove guanciale and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Add Diced Yellow Onion, Diced Carrots, and Diced Celery from the Base group to the pot and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add Garlic-minced from the Base group and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  5. Stir in Double Concentrated Tomato Paste from the Pasta & Seasoning group and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze the pot with Dry Red Wine from the Liquid group, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Pour in Homemade Chicken Stock and add San Marzano Tomato Passata from the Liquid group.
  8. Add Cannellini Beans and Calabrian Chili from the Liquid group.
  9. Stir in Dried Oregano, Dried Basil, and Red Pepper Flakes from the Pasta & Seasoning group. Season with Fleur de Sel and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste.
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Add Small Pasta Shells from the Pasta & Seasoning group and cook until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with Chopped Fresh Parsley, Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese from the Finishing group, and a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

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