Pasta Fazoolander
This pasta fazoolander recipe is the answer to anyone claiming they don't have enough time to cook after a long day at work. This entire recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It's the kind of dish you really want to savor on a chilly winter day.
olive oil
1 ½
tablespoons
tomato paste
1
teaspoon
anchovy fillet, chopped
1
chicken broth
4
cups
dry cheese tortellini
1
cup
white beans, rinsed and drained
1
(15 ounce) can
red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1
pinch
dried oregano
1
pinch
salt and ground black pepper to taste
baby spinach leaves
2
cups
grated Parmesan cheese
¼
cup
 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet; cook until fragrant and the color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.
  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.
  Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.
