Pasta Fagioli Recipe

This pasta fagioli recipe is a hearty and comforting Italian-style soup made with tender pasta, beans, ground beef, vegetables, and herbs simmered in a rich broth. It is warm, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy family meal. Explore more delicious recipes like Pasta Fagioli Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 thin slice onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly.
• Remove the cooked beef using a slotted spoon and set it aside to drain.
• In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the onion, celery, and carrot until softened.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Stir in the tomato-vegetable juice, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain.
• Add the cooked beef and cannellini beans to the soup and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta to serving bowls and ladle the hot soup over the top before serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings