Description
This Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich flavors of ground beef, tender beans, and pasta in a savory tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this one-pot meal not only delivers robust taste but also quick preparation in just 40 minutes. Whether served with crusty bread or a fresh salad, it promises to satisfy everyone at the table. Versatile and easily customizable, you can add your favorite vegetables or spices to create your ideal version of this rustic Italian classic.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Grated Parmesan for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat and sauté diced onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, kidney beans, chicken stock, uncooked ditalini pasta, and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and gently simmer for about 5 minutes until pasta is tender yet firm.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg