Description
Indulge in the warmth of a classic Italian Pasta Fagioli recipe, a comforting bowl of hearty goodness that brings together tender pasta, nutritious beans, and vibrant vegetables. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights, ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With rich flavors from the ground beef and a savory tomato broth, this one-pot wonder will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Whether served as a main course or alongside your favorite bread, this nutritious bean meal is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Grated Parmesan for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery with salt and pepper until softened.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, chicken stock, pasta, and cooked beef.
- Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; serve garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg