Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Pasta e Fagioli, an Italian-inspired soup that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner or cozy family gathering. This delightful dish features lean ground beef mingled with hearty beans and ditalini pasta simmered in a rich, savory broth. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, this one-pot wonder not only satisfies hunger but also warms the soul. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread or topped with fresh basil for an inviting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and brown for about 3–5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced carrots, onion, celery, and minced garlic; sauté for approximately 4 minutes until softened.
- Return cooked beef to the pot and stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Pour in Great Northern beans, kidney beans, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook an additional 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate spinach or zucchini into the mix. Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors develop.