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Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Pasta Fagioli Recipe
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A hearty and comforting Pasta e Fagioli recipe, a classic Italian soup featuring a savory combination of ground beef, beans, vegetables, herbs, and pasta, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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For the Pasta e Fagioli:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta (uncooked)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Saute vegetables and seasonings: Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened. Stir in oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add tomatoes, broth, and simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Combine beans, pasta, and finish: Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning. Stir in parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth.
  • The soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth or water when reheating if needed.

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