Pasta Fazoolander
Description
This pasta fazoolander recipe is a hearty soup featuring cheese tortellini, white beans, and spinach in a rich broth. It's perfect for a cold winter day!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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1 anchovy fillet, chopped
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup dry cheese tortellini
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1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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1 pinch dried oregano
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 cups baby spinach leaves
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet; cook until fragrant and the color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and beans; cook until tortellini are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4
Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.