Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a delightful one-pot meal that brings together tender ground beef, wholesome beans, and flavorful pasta in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this hearty dish offers a satisfying balance of nutrition and taste. With its quick preparation time and minimal cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for a personal touch, making it a family-friendly favorite that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- grated Parmesan for garnish
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, dark red kidney beans, chicken stock, uncooked ditalini pasta, and cooked ground beef back into the pot with additional salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving; garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg