Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli) Recipe

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown sausage for about 5 minutes while breaking it into small pieces.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced celery and chopped onion.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the dry pasta.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly distributed.

Add 3 cups of broth. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Add the salt, black pepper, pepper flakes, and oregano.

When the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Check the soup’s consistency and add more broth, if needed.

Place the chopped chard in a bowl. Cover with cold water and rinse the leaves.

Any grit will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer the chard to a colander to drain briefly.

Add to the soup. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves wilt.

Stir in the white beans. Continue cooking and stirring for another 4 or 5 minutes until the pasta is perfectly cooked.

Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese.

Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.