It's soup season and today we're making an Italian classic that's been on one South Philadelphia menu for 125 years!

Pasta e fagioli recipes are typically packed full ... while others might have hints of sweetness. There's also pancetta, ...

Cook the pancetta gently in a large pan over low heat ... Check seasoning. Cook the pasta to al dente and mix into the sauce with the basil. Spoon into bowls and top with parmesan.

You may, however, see white bean soups that include small chunks of bacon. While pancetta is typically the meaty addition incorporated into pasta e fagioli, bacon has a similar flavor profile as both ...

Arrange pancetta or bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking ... Pasta fazool is New York Italian for pasta e fagioli or ...

Cook the pancetta in a large pan until golden and fat ... Add the passata and stock and cook until thick - about 40 minutes. Cook the pasta, drain and mix into sauce with some of the cooking ...