Zuppa Di Fagioli Con la Pasta

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Title: Zuppa Di Fagioli Con la Pasta
Categories: Soups, Pasta, Italian
Yield: 6 Servings

1 lb Dry white beans (Great
-Northern or Navy)
3 1/2 qt Water
3 tb Olive oil
1/2 lb Ham; cooked and cubed
1/2 c Onion; chopp
1/4 Celery; minced
1/2 ts Garlic; minced
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 c Spaghetti; broken
1/4 c Parmesan cheese

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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