Hearty Tortellini Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small carrot, chopped (optional)
• 2 small celery stalks, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 small onion, chopped (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups tomato basil or marinara sauce
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can of cannellini beans
• 1 pound any ham tortellini, such as pancetta or prosciutto, preferably mini-sized
• Grated Parmesan to garnish
• Thinly sliced prosciutto to garnish (optional)

1. Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat and add the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and stir often until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and broth, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the beans and ham tortellini, cover and cook until the tortellini are just cooked (follow package directions, about 2 minutes). Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and prosciutto.

olive oil, carrot, celery stalks, onion, kosher salt, tomato basil, vegetable, beans, ham tortellini

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/06/hearty-tortellini-pasta-e-fagioli-recipe.html (may not work)