Description
Easy Pasta e Fagioli is a comforting and hearty soup that beautifully blends the rich flavors of ground beef, beans, and tender pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also highly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual get-togethers, this soup offers a nutritious boost with its variety of ingredients. Whether served with crusty bread or a fresh salad, Easy Pasta e Fagioli is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 sticks celery, chopped finely
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 can red kidney beans (14 oz), drained
- 1 can cannellini beans (14 oz), drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz) with juices
- 1/2 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic; sauté for about 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, drained beans, chicken broth, red apple vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add uncooked ditalini pasta and continue simmering until pasta is tender (about another 15-20 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, sauté vegetables until soft before adding liquids. Use fresh herbs when possible for enhanced aroma. If you plan on leftovers, consider cooking the pasta separately to maintain its texture.