Pasta e Fagioli ala Weeble Recipe

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in the ditalini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite about 6 minutes; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir in onion and bacon and saute until onions are soft about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook over medium-low heat just until fragrant about 1 minute.

Stir chicken broth beans tomato paste and chile pepper into onion-bacon mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until fully heated through about 10 minutes. Stir ditalini and parsley into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with Romano cheese.