This pasta fazool recipe is Chef John's version of the classic Italian comfort food dish made with sweet Italian sausage, white beans, and pasta.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
888 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Enjoy!
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced celery and chopped onion. Cook until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add dry pasta; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 3 cups broth; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
Step 4
Place chopped chard in a bowl. Cover with cold water and rinse leaves; any grit will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer chard to a colander to drain briefly; add to soup. Cook and stir until leaves wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in white beans; continue cooking and stirring until pasta is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese. Serve topped with additional grated cheese.
Step 6
Gather the ingredients.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage
3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed, divided
3 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 cup tomato paste
0.5 yellow onion, chopped
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
0.75 cup dry elbow macaroni
0.25 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving, or to t