Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pancetta small dice
  • 6 carrots medium dice
  • 5 celery stalks medium dice
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 3 handfuls baby spinach fresh
  • 12 cups broth
  • elbow pasta cooked to al dente
  • olive oil

Method

  • Heat up a large pot over medium low heat. Add in a couple Tbsp of olive oil and the diced pancetta.
  • Cook the pancetta until browned.
  • Add in the carrots, garlic and celery. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until just softened a bit.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes {including the juice}, the beans and broth {see note on broth in the intro}.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and cook just for a couple more minutes.
  • Add in the pasta and serve.