Description
Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli) is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that effortlessly brings warmth to your table. This Italian classic is rich in flavor, combining tender beans, savory beef, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a flavorful tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious and easy to prepare. With its customizable nature, you can adapt it to suit your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Gather your loved ones around a bowl of this satisfying soup and enjoy the good food and great company.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 15 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup dry pasta (I use ditalini)
- 15 ounces red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped finely)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Remove from the pot and drain excess fat.
- In the same pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, Italian seasoning, cooked meat, and ditalini pasta to the pot. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in drained kidney beans and cannellini beans; cook for a few more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For vegetarian options, omit the meat and use vegetable broth. Feel free to add additional vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.