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Orecchiette with Beans & Pancetta

Orecchiette with Beans & Pancetta

Name: Orecchiette with Beans & Pancetta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) DeLallo Orecchiette Pasta; 1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 thick slices pancetta, diced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 (14-ounce) can DeLallo Imported Chickpeas, drained & rinsed; 1 (14-ounce) can DeLallo Roman Beans, drained & rinsed; 1 cup chicken broth

Traditional Italian peasant food at its finest, this hearty pasta dish is an easy weeknight recipe perfect for warming up a cold winter night.

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Prep Time

5min
Cook Time

25min
Total Time

30min
Serving Size

4-6

Category Title Pasta
Cuisine Type Italian
Level Simple

Recipe By: Delallo

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) DeLallo Orecchiette Pasta
1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 thick slices pancetta, diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 (14-ounce) can DeLallo Imported Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can DeLallo Roman Beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup chicken broth

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water for finishing dish.
Meanwhile in a large saucepan with a lid, heat olive oil on a medium-high setting. Add garlic. Sauté pancetta in garlicky oil until just warmed, about 3 minutes. Stir in celery and cook for 4 more minutes, or until softened. Next, add beans and broth. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
Remove garlic and stir in pasta. Add reserved pasta water if needed to create sauce.