Zuppa di fagioli con la pasta
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Dry white beans (Great -Northern or Navy)
- 3 1/2 qt Water
- 3 tb Olive oil
- 1/2 lb Ham; cooked and cubed
- 1/2 c Onion; chopp
- 1/4 Celery; minced
- 1/2 ts Garlic; minced
- 1 1/2 ts Salt
- 1/2 ts Pepper
- 1/2 c Spaghetti; broken
- 1/4 c Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
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.
