Pasta Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli is a traditional Italian soup with tender pasta, beans, and vegetables in a tomato-based broth. Serve with salad and bread for a nice meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 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
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup uncooked spinach pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in undrained beans and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.