Description
Classic Pasta Fagioli is a comforting Italian soup that combines ditalini pasta and cannellini beans in a flavorful broth enriched with sautéed turkey. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this dish not only warms the soul but also supports a healthy lifestyle with its nutritious ingredients. With its easy preparation and hearty nature, it’s an ideal choice for chilly fall and winter evenings. Enjoy it as a main course or starter, and savor the delightful blend of fresh herbs and spices that make this soup truly unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 oz turkey strips, chopped
- 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 3/4 cups ditalini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans
- Bag of spinach, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté turkey strips over medium heat until crispy. Stir in olive oil, carrots, celery, and onions; cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Create a well in the vegetables and add tomato paste to caramelize for 3 minutes before mixing.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes along with basil, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken broth and parmesan rind; boil briefly then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate cannellini beans and ditalini pasta; simmer another 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and cover for 3 minutes before serving. Remove bay leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 40mg