Pasta Fazoolander

Name: Pasta Fazoolander
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 anchovy fillet, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup dry cheese tortellini; 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 pinch dried oregano; 2 cups baby spinach leaves; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Rating: 4.52 stars

58 Ratings
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This is an answer to all the people who claim not having enough time to cook after a long day at work. This entire recipe, start to finish, takes about 30 minutes. It is the kind of dish you really want to savor on a chilly winter day.

By Chef John

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet, cook until fragrant and color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Step 2

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and beans; cook until tortellini are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
Step 3

Stir in salt, black pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and oregano. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

278 calories; protein 14.4g; carbohydrates 34.9g; fat 9.6g; cholesterol 18.7mg; sodium 199mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (50)

Most helpful positive review

Rebecca Fletcher

10/02/2012

So I did a a few subs on this. I think I made it more like Pasta Faxanadu! Instead of an anchovy filet (because let's face it yuck!) I used an Italian turkey sausage and to avoid wasting most of a can of tomato paste (I had nothing else planned to use it in) I threw in a whole can instead of just a teaspoon. Vavoom! It was AWESOME! I made my own beans in the crockpot with some chopped red onion added in. AWESOME!!! Read More

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Leo McLean

06/04/2015

Have not tried yet but have a comment. Like others when I buy tomato paste of anchovy filets I use a bit then have to toss the rest when it dries out or spoils. Try anchovy and tomato pastes that come in tubes. Read More

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58 Ratings

5 star values: 42
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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Rebecca Fletcher

10/02/2012

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mammycooker

06/04/2015

Loved it. Easy and quick. Anchovy paste and tomato paste both come in a squeeze tube and last forever. Don't leave the anchovy; it gives a small nutty taste not fishy at all. No one knows it's in there. To add additional protein I cooked some ground turkey and threw it in. My German ancestors taught me to always have some kind of soup on hand at all times--not canned--and no one would go hungry. Read More

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VIVNIDHI

08/06/2012

I added some fresh corn and avocado salsa to this and that took the soup to another level! Read More

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Alex

01/27/2014

This is one of my favorite soups because it's so quick & easy! I usually make 2 or 3 times the recipe because it is SO good on a cold night--or anytime! Thanks Chef John! You're awesome! Btw I get anchovy paste & it keeps forever; it really adds a nice flavor! Read More

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Karen Wheelhouse Iacenda

06/04/2015

Instead of opening a can of anchovies for this recipe I used anchovy paste so there was no waste. It was deelish! Read More

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House of Aqua

Allstar

02/26/2015

I added everything but the anchovy fillet this was super easy to make and I already had the ingredients on hand! Don't forget the red pepper flakes and Parmigiano cheese! Read More

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Rachel Griffeth

11/20/2012

After trying your recipe for ribs I went ahead and made this tonight again I didnt change a thing (except I left out the anchovy) and it was fantastic! Really easy and super fast! Thankyou Read More

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Leo McLean

06/04/2015

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jrt

06/04/2015

great go to recipe. I like a more brothy soup so I cooked my pasta in boiling water then added to the finished soup. Also I didn't have anchovy on hand so used a small clove of garlic and used some left over marinara sauce instead of paste. Read More

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Pasta Fazoolander

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 277.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 29 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

dietary fiber: 27 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 36 %

niacin equivalents: 25 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 9 %

folate: 26 %

calcium: 20 %

iron: 25 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 18 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Rebecca Fletcher

10/02/2012

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mammycooker

06/04/2015

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VIVNIDHI

08/06/2012

I added some fresh corn and avocado salsa to this and that took the soup to another level!

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Alex

01/27/2014

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Karen Wheelhouse Iacenda

06/04/2015

Instead of opening a can of anchovies for this recipe I used anchovy paste so there was no waste. It was deelish!

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House of Aqua

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02/26/2015

I added everything but the anchovy fillet this was super easy to make and I already had the ingredients on hand! Don't forget the red pepper flakes and Parmigiano cheese!

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Rachel Griffeth

11/20/2012

After trying your recipe for ribs I went ahead and made this tonight again I didnt change a thing (except I left out the anchovy) and it was fantastic! Really easy and super fast! Thankyou

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Leo McLean