PASTA E FAGIOLI WITH ESCAROLE

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Parmesan rind and a kitchen sink's worth of aromatics give heady flavor to this classic pairing of beans and pasta, no meat required.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories Bon Appétit Soup/Stew Vegetarian Pasta Bean Escarole Parmesan Tomato Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried cannellini (white kidney) beans, soaked overnight
1 Parmesan rind (about 2 ounces), plus shaved Parmesan for serving
2 medium carrots, scrubbed, halved crosswise
2 stalks celery, halved crosswise
1 head garlic, halved crosswise; plus 2 cloves, chopped
6 sprigs parsley
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more crushed for serving
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 ounces dried lasagna or other flat pasta, broken into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 small head escarole, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Bring beans, Parmesan rind, carrots, celery, head of garlic, parsley, rosemary, bay leaves, chiles, and 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, adding more water as needed, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes. Discard vegetables, rind, and herbs.
Meanwhile, heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium. Cook onion and chopped garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is almost completely reduced, 12-15 minutes. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Add beans and their liquid; cook until flavors meld, 12-15 minutes. Add pasta; cook, stirring and adding more water as needed, until al dente, 15-20 minutes. Add escarole and cook until wilted, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Serve soup drizzled with oil and topped with Parmesan and more chile.

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Prabin Bista

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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The escarole and tomatoes helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.

Brian Peacock

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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the escarole adds a nice depth of flavor.

Mukarram Ali

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I didn't have any escarole on hand, so I used spinach instead. The soup still turned out great!

Jose Mejia

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The soup was a little bland for my taste, but I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.

BiGra Ch952

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I thought the escarole was a bit too bitter for my taste, but overall the soup was still good.

Chinaraotito glory

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This was one of the best pasta e fagioli soups I've ever had. The escarole was a great addition and really made the soup unique.

Said khan

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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The escarole added a nice touch of bitterness that I really enjoyed.

Raju Neupane

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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of escarole, beans, and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.

Amar raza Raza

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I'm not usually a fan of escarole, but it was surprisingly good in this soup. The beans and tomatoes were also perfectly cooked. Overall, this was a great recipe.

Sania Yasir

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This pasta e fagioli soup was hearty and delicious! The escarole added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the beans and tomatoes. I would definitely make this again.

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