Description
Indulge in a bowl of Pasta Fagioli, a classic Italian-American soup that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This hearty dish combines small ditalini pasta, savory ground Italian sausage, and a medley of mixed beans, all simmered together in a rich tomato broth. Each spoonful is packed with tender vegetables and robust flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, alongside crusty baguette slices for dipping.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- ground Italian sausage
- yellow onion
- celery
- carrots
- garlic
- crushed tomatoes
- cannellini beans
- kidney beans
- chicken broth
- dried oregano
- ditalini pasta
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
- grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the ground Italian sausage, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots in the pot until softened (8-10 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Return sausage to the pot; stir in crushed tomatoes, both types of beans, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente. Add more broth if soup is too thick.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese alongside slices of baguette.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg