Pasta Fagioli
Indulge in a warm and hearty bowl of Pasta Fagioli, a classic Italian soup that combines rich flavors, nutritious ingredients, and comforting textures. This delightful dish features tender ground beef simmered with vibrant vegetables, beans, and Ditalini pasta, all enveloped in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 29 oz diced tomatoes (with liquid, 2–14.5 oz cans)
- 15 oz dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 oz Ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium heat for about 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 3 diced celery ribs; stir occasionally for 10 minutes until softened. Sauté in 2 minced garlic cloves for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 29 oz diced tomatoes, 15 oz dark red kidney beans (drained), 15 oz cannellini beans (drained), 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, and seasonings (1 tsp each: basil, oregano, salt, pepper; plus 1 tsp sugar). Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook 8 oz Ditalini pasta separately until al dente. Drain and add to the soup just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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