Description
Classic Pasta e Fagioli is a warming Italian soup that brings comfort to your table in just 30 minutes. This hearty dish combines tender pasta and nutritious beans, enriched with savory meat and aromatic vegetables, creating a delightful experience for family dinners or quick weeknight meals. Each bowl is filled with robust flavors and inviting aromas, making it perfect for any occasion. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite veggies or herbs, ensuring that every serving is uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with crusty bread, this Classic Pasta e Fagioli delivers satisfaction and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 medium carrots (finely diced)
- 4 medium celery ribs (finely diced)
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey for about 5 minutes, breaking it into pieces.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; cook until softened, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes along with both types of beans. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in the ditalini pasta. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until pasta is al dente, roughly 7 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg