Pasta e Fagioli I

Rich and savory, a wonderful soup, it can be a meal in itself, serve with garlic toast, its great!

• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• ¼ pound seashell pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

Step 2

Add undrained tomatoes, undrained cannellini beans, chicken broth, parsley, basil and pepper to Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Let boil for approximately 1 minute and then let simmer for 10 minutes, covered.

Step 3

Add pasta to Dutch oven and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately and enjoy.