Description
Classic Pasta Fagioli is a warm and inviting Italian soup that brings comfort to any dinner table. This hearty dish combines tender ditalini pasta, nourishing cannellini beans, and savory sautéed turkey strips in a flavorful broth enriched with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings, this nutritious meal not only satisfies hunger but also offers versatility; you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables. As the flavors meld together during cooking, you’ll be treated to a bowl of goodness that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, Classic Pasta Fagioli promises to deliver warmth and fulfillment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 oz turkey strips, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can whole plum tomatoes (28 oz)
- Fresh basil
- Oregano
- Spinach, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté chopped turkey strips until crispy. Add olive oil along with diced carrots, celery, and onions; cook until softened.
- Create a well in the veggies for tomato paste, letting it caramelize for 3 minutes before mixing in.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, bay leaves, and remaining seasonings; bring to a simmer.
- Pour in chicken broth and add parmesan rind; boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cannellini beans and ditalini pasta; continue simmering for another 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Fold in chopped spinach and let sit covered for an additional 3 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg