Pasta Fazoolander

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 anchovy fillet, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dry cheese tortellini
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet, cook until fragrant and 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 salt, black pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and oregano. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.