Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter ( no substitutes, please)
1 large onions, chopped
1 large carrots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 slices lean turkey bacon, chopped
4 -5 cups chicken stock (or more, as needed) or 4 -5 cups broth ( or more, as needed)
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
6 -12 ounces tomato paste
8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces other short penne pasta, cooked just to al dente
salt, to taste
Directions:
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
Saute onions, carrots, bacon and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add stock and seasoning, stir, and bring to a boil.
Boil until carrots and onions are tender.
Add beans, and return to a boil.
Whisk in desired amount of tomato paste and lower heat to a simmer.
Add pasta, and simmer until desired tenderness.
Serve with parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 25 min.