Pasta e Fagioli is an easy, one-pot, classic Italian pasta and bean soup recipe with savory Italian sausage seasonings in a robust broth.
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Sabrina’s Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
However you make it, Pasta e Fagioli is an easy, filling one-pot meal that can be served on its own with crusty bread, or a side of Dinner Rolls. Or, it makes a great starter for family favorites like Meat Lasagna or spaghetti. While you can make this soup many ways, the basics of the recipe come down to pasta and beans simmered in a tomato broth. This easy recipe is made in just 30 minutes by using quick-cooking small pasta, canned beans, and canned diced tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots , peeled and finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery , finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cans Great Northern Beans , 15 ounces, do not drain
- 1 can diced tomatoes , 15 ounces
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs rosemary , finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat the oil on the stovetop in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage to the pot and break it up with a spoon (or potato masher) and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in beans (with liquid), diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Raise heat to high to bring to a boil, then add in ditalini. Reduce to medium heat, and cook for about 8 minutes until pasta is cooked to desired doneness.
Notes
Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the oil and the Italian sausage. Cook sausage for about 4-5 minutes, breaking apart and stirring. Add onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except for ditalini. Cover with lid. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2-3 hours. Stir in ditalini and cook uncovered on high for 20-30 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1741mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3544IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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