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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe

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Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe that’s perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. This hearty dish features ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and two types of beans simmered in a rich tomato base. The blend of flavors creates a satisfying meal that not only fills the stomach but also warms the soul.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
  • 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can Great Northern beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
  • 2.5 cups V-8 juice
  • 8 ounces dry ditali pasta
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried sweet basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess grease and add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened (5-10 minutes).
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning and dried sweet basil; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, both types of beans, V-8 juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  5. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for about 50 minutes.
  6. In a separate pot, cook ditali pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
  7. Stir cooked pasta into the soup; let it heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot with optional grated Parmesan cheese.

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