Apocalypse Dinners

The Hearty, Nearly Vegetarian Soup

Whether or not you're Italian, you've probably heard of pasta e fagioli (aka pasta fazool). Versions of the pasta-and-bean soup vary, but Bastianich's includes white kidney beans, potatoes, rosemary, bacon, plum tomatoes, and ditalini or elbow pasta. Cook and add the pasta just before serving.

Get the recipe: Pasta and Beans

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