Semi-Homemade Italian Pasta Fagioli
Experience the warm and hearty goodness of our Semi-Homemade Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a comforting soup that brings the best of Italian cuisine to your table. This recipe combines nutritious beans, tender pasta, and aromatic spices, creating a filling meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (no casing)
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 3 celery stalks (thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 32 oz low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1 can red beans (16 oz)
- 1 can cannellini beans (16 oz)
- Fresh herbs: basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the sausage until browned.
- Add onions, carrots, celery; sauté until tender. Stir in garlic for one additional minute.
- Pour in broth, water, tomato paste, marinara sauce, sugar, and herbs. Stir well and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and beans; cook on low until pasta is al dente (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg