Description
Experience the heartwarming delight of our Semi-Homemade Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a comforting soup that brings together rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings, this dish features a delightful medley of chicken sausage, beans, and ditalini pasta simmered in a savory broth enriched with herbs and marinara sauce. Its quick preparation time makes it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights when you crave something hearty yet simple to make. This versatile recipe allows for easy customization, making it a favorite among all ages. Serve it with crusty bread or fresh salad for a complete meal that warms both the belly and the soul.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb chicken sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 2 large sliced carrots
- 3 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 32 oz low sodium beef broth
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 16 oz can red beans
- 16 oz can cannellini beans
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, crumble in the chicken sausage and cook until fully cooked through.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender. Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for about ten minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta, water, red beans, and cannellini beans; cook on low until pasta is al dente (about five minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg