Description
Recreate the comforting, restaurant-favorite Pasta e Fagioli in your own kitchen. This hearty Italian-American soup features a savory base of lean ground beef, tender kidney and cannellini beans, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a robust tomato broth. Perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and a hint of sweetness, this one-pot meal is nutritious, budget-friendly, and ideal for families looking for a warming, wholesome dinner that tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sugar
1 cup ditalini pasta
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
Add onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, cannellini beans, chicken broth, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Bring the soup a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
While the soup simmers, cook the ditalini pasta separately in boiling salted water according to package directions, then drain.
Stir the cooked pasta into the soup just before serving.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If the soup becomes too thick after sitting, add a splash of chicken broth when reheating. For a gluten-free version, substitute the ditalini pasta with a gluten-free alternative or omit it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg