Pasta Fagioli

A traditional Italian soup. Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup uncooked spinach pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.

Step 3

Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.