Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Course Main Dishes Total Time A Day Or More

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar (or more to taste)
2 cups dried borlotti beans or cranberry beans, covered with cool water, soaked overnight, and drained
3 celery stalks, chopped
A pinch of hot pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
¼ pound pancetta (or bacon), cut into ½ inch cubes
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ pound ditalini
½ teaspoon baking soda

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