I whipped this up a few nights ago and it was an immediate comfort especially with this freezing cold weather Florida has been experiencing this past week. I shared a few images over in our Instagram Stories and was flooded with recipe requests, so this one is for you!
I hope it keeps you and your family warm during this cold season!
PS- I found this soup to be even better the second day after all of the flavors marinated together a little longer, so my suggestion would be to make enough for your family to enjoy for a couple of days!
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Pasta e Fagioli
'Pasta & Bean' soup, a warm and delicious classic for any evening but especially cold ones
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ground Beef
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion diced
- 3 Celery Ribs diced
- 3 Carrots chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 15 oz can Kidney Beans
- 2 15 oz can Cannellini Beans
- 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 1 15 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 32 oz box Chicken Broth
- 3 c Water
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 16 oz Pasta Ditalini or Sfoglini
- 1 Parmesan Rind
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil finely chopped
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
- Freshly Grated or Shaved Parmesan Cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or cast iron Dutch Oven, cook your ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add 1/2 c of water to your pot to season and loosen up any browned bits from cooking your beef.
- Sauté onion and celery until translucent and soft. Add in your chopped carrots along with 1 tbsp of butter, stir and cook until soft.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes being sure not to burn your garlic.
- Drain your beans and stir those in and add your beef back into the pot.
- Add all other ingredients up to the pasta along with 1 tsp of salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Bring to a rigorous boil. Once boiling, add in your Parmesan rind and stir.
- Pour in your pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is soft, turn to simmer and add your chopped fresh Basil.
- Taste test by adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly shaved Parmesan and fresh Parsley.
- Enjoy!
