New Year's "Good Luck" Pasta Fazool

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until fat has mostly rendered and bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon drippings. Add onion, celery, and salt to the pot; sauté until softened and onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir in tomato paste, black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato paste starts to caramelize onto bottom of the pot, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and water; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; simmer while you prep Swiss chard.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove chard leaves from stems; discard stems. Gather a handful of leaves and slice in one direction; turn and slice in other direction. Repeat with remaining chard leaves; place into a bowl and fill with water. Swish leaves to remove dirt; transfer washed leaves to a colander, a handful at a time, to drain.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add Swiss chard to the pot; simmer over medium heat until leaves become tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir in beans; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until pasta is tender, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Taste; adjust seasonings. Top servings with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and red pepper flakes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)