* Exported from MasterCook * Pasta E Fagioli - (Bean And Pasta Soup) Recipe By : David Rosengarten Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups/Stews Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Dried cannellini or Great Northern beans -- soaked 2 tablespoons Olive oil 1 Onion -- minced 1 Celery stalk -- minced 1 Carrot -- minced 1/2 pound Smoked ham -- diced 2 Garlic cloves -- minced 1 can Crushed tomatoes - (28 oz) -- including liquid 4 cups Beef stock 1 tablespoon Minced fresh thyme (or 1 tspn dried thyme) 1 Bay leaf Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste Rind from a piece of Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup Dried small pasta (such as shells or elbows) Minced fresh basil -- for garnish Freshly-grated Parmesan -- for garnish Drain the beans and set aside. In a large stockpot heat the oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add ham and garlic and cook stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, beef stock, thyme, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Add the Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup of the beans to a small processor or blender and puree. Return beans to pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring liquid to a boil and add pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender -- about 6 minutes. Garnish with basil and cheese. This recipe yields 6 servings. Recipe Source: TASTE with David Rosengarten From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TS-4809 broadcast 01-09-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net 03-28-1998 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -