Pasta Fagioli
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3.8
Pasta Fagioli
Description
The soup begins with sautéing lean ground beef until browned, then adding diced carrot, celery, onion, and minced garlic to build a savory foundation. Chicken stock, canned tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and two kinds of drained beans are combined with a blend of dried herbs: basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Seasoning with salt and black pepper rounds out the flavor profile.
Bringing the mixture to a boil then gently simmering allows the flavors to meld over 15 minutes, after which ditalini pasta is added and cooked until tender. The soup offers a balance of textures with tender beans, al dente pasta, and the softness of vegetables.
This dish works well as a comforting lunch or dinner, providing protein, fiber, and warmth in one pot. Variations in ground meat or pasta shape can adjust it to personal preference without affecting the essential character.
Substituting ground turkey or Italian sausage can customize the dish, and any small pasta shape can be used as a substitute for ditalini without changing the cooking method significantly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 3 medium carrot diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 15 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 15 ounces great northern beans drained, canned
- 15 ounces red kidney beans drained, canned
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large pot or duct oven over medium heat and crumble.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and continue cooking, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through.
- Add the chicken stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and spices.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the pot and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ground turkey or Italian sausage can be substituted for ground beef based on preference.
- Any small pasta shape is suitable if ditalini is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1093mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4159IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.8
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