Minestrone with Black-Eyed Peas and Kidney Beans
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 leek—white and tender green parts thinly sliced, 1 dark top reserved
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound Savoy or other green cabbage, coarsely shredded
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 2 quarts water
- 3 parsley sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 thyme sprigs
- One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ounces penne
- 1/2 cup shredded basil
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Description

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