Pasta Fazoolander

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

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

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 anchovy fillet, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry cheese tortellini
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves
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.