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Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Enjoy rich and satisfying flavor with the Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe. Made with two kinds of beans, herbs, and turkey sausage, this satisfying meal comes together easily and feeds 12.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 1 cup servings
Calories 239kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ large white onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb turkey sausage
  • 1 teaspoon each dried oregano basil, parsley, salt, and pepper
  • 14 oz can cannellini beans
  • 14 oz can dark red kidney beans
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 6 oz ditalini pasta noodles
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • toppings: more parmesan cheese and pesto

Instructions

  • Heat a large saucepan and add olive oil. Once hot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Let cook for about 5 minutes until veggies start to soften. Add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add in turkey sausage and cook until no longer pink, then stir in the spices.
  • Add beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir until all combined, then add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add in parsley, pasta, and parmesan cheese and let simmer another 12 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for ten minutes before serving
  • Serve with parmesan cheese and pesto

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3233IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg