Pasta e Fagioli 🍲🍝

 

Pasta e Fagioli 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)

1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained

1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained

4 cups beef broth

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)

Salt and pepper to taste

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, kidney beans, beef broth, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the soup with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6

Enjoy this comforting and hearty Pasta e Fagioli, perfect for any time of year! 🍲🍝