Pasta e Fagioli
This Italian American version of Pasta e Fagioli is rustic and comforting in the best possible way! It's perfect for chilly Autumn evenings!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 597kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. bulk Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks finely chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 2 15.5-oz. cans cannellini beans, undrained can use Great Northern beans instead
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta or another small pasta
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for finishing
- freshly chopped Italian parsley for finishing, can use chopped basil instead
- {optional} red pepper flakes for a spicy twist
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes. Leave sausage in pot, but drain excess fat.
- Add the tablespoon of olive oil along with onion, carrots and celery; stir until well combined. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 more minutes, or until onions are tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low heat. Add garlic, stir until well combined; simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans and chicken stock; stir until well combined. Increase heat and bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add pasta; stir until well combined. Boil for 8-9 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
- Divide into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped Italian parsley. Add a few red pepper flakes on top for a spicy twist.
Notes
If you happen to have leftover a Parmesan cheese rind, toss it into this soup while it's cooking! The flavor from those Parmesan rinds will add another layer of flavor to this soup - and it will be fantastic!
While Italian sausage is the traditional way to make this soup, you can also use lean ground beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1378mg | Potassium: 1592mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3874IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 8mg
