Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Feeling famished on a wintry day?  Put on your most comfy clothes and try this family favorite!  If you can operate a stove and a can opener, this recipe is a cinch.  Best of all: it's healthy and filling.  Pasta Fagioli will warm you up and leave you satisfied.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups each: diced carrots and celery
1 diced onion
5 cloves minced garlic
1/2 of a box of ditalini pasta {box is usually 16 oz}
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup instant beef bouillon granules
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 can tomato paste {6 oz}
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce {Tabasco}
2 tablespoons parsely
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
Pinch of salt
1 can {15 - 16 oz} drained & rinsed; red kidney beans {cannellini}
1 can {15 - 16 oz} drained & rinsed; white kidney beans

Directions:

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet.

{you'll need room for additional ingredients}

Once beef is cooked, drain the grease.

Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, & carrots to the beef.  

Sauté for 10 minutes & set aside.

Heat water in microwave for 2 minutes.

Pour into large pot and stir in bouillon mixture. 

Stir in oregano, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, red pepper, 

parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary, and salt.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, & 4 cups of water. 

Optional - more water may be added for preferred consistency.

Add beans, beef, & veggies to pot.

Simmer for 20 minutes.

Cook pasta while the soup simmers & add pasta just before serving.

Enjoy!

♥  N & E