Zuppa di fagioli con la pasta

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dry white beans (Great Northern or Navy)
3½ quart Water
3 tablespoons Olive oil
½ pounds Ham; cooked and cubed
½ cup Onion; chopp
¼ Celery; minced
½ teaspoon Garlic; minced
1½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Spaghetti; broken
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine beans and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Return to medium heat and add olive oil, ham, onion, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 hours. Then add spaghetti and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Serve in soup bowl and top with generous spoonfuls of Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 to 6.

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