Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano Recipe
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Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

By: Ivan O. Teeter  
"I have been preparing this magnificent pasta and bean soup, unchanged for over 30 years, and confess that of the very many Pasta e Fagioli I have tasted none even came close to a reasonable comparison to this superb dish Italiano. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes many servings and is excellent the next day. Should the soup become too thick it may be thinned with broth. Have many Chicago hard rolls, red wine, baguettes or garlic bread on hand. BUON APPETITO!"

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) jars bottled minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 8 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 cups ditalini pasta
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Cook onion, celery, garlic and black pepper until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. (At this point, you may put the pot on a back burner to keep warm and continue with the next steps about 1 hour prior to serving, if you wish.)
  3. Stir in the beef and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and heat through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 45mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by naples34102 
Bravo Ivan! Words are inadequate to describe how much hubby and I enjoyed your pasta e fagioli... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by JOHND 
I have had this recipe many times. Made the first time I had it, and quite a few times after... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by CANUCKATLARGE 
YUMMY! This is a wonderfully flavourful soup that fills your house with the scent of a fine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by GLORY7 
I made this soup in honour of the Opening Ceremony for the 2006 Olympics in Torino...and i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by Abbi 
This is an excellent recipe. I did somethings differently just to add my own personal touch. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by goldie725 
Excellent soup! I have made versions of this soup before but this is the best - very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2003 by LISAZ111 
Made this recipe and thought it tasted good but a little too much celery for me on the first... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by MOTTSY 
I cut the recipe in half for 10 servings, but next time will do it for 20 servings. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Laura Bossart 
Okay, I've never had this before, I loved it! I did add fresh mushrooms and zucchini, , and... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Very good. I didn't notice until too late that it takes 3 hours. I didn't have time to simmer... MORE

 
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