Pasta Fagioli
Servings
8
servings
Servings
8
servings
Ingredients
1/4
c
olive oil
1
Tbl
smashed garlic
2
onion
roughly chopped
2-4
stalks
celery
diced
3-4
large
carrots
diced
5
15 oz cans
canned tomatoes
crushed
4
c
beef broth
or water
3
c
cooked cranberry beans
or other favorite white bean
2
bay leaves
1/4
tsp
red pepper flakes
optional
1/4
tsp
dried rosemary
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
tsp
dried basil
1
c
ditalini pasta
or barley
2
c
fresh spinach
shredded
1
pound
hamburger
optional
Freshly grated Parmesan
Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook and drain noodles and set aside till later.
Cook hamburger in a large pot over medium heat.
Remove from heat, drain well and set aside.
In same pot, heat olive oil and add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery.
Cook 2 minutes till vegetables start to soften some.
Add tomatoes, season with salt (if desired).
Add beans, broth, red pepper flakes, rosemary, oregano, basil and bay leaves.
Simmer till beans are tender.
Remove bay leaves.
If desired, use an immersion blender to mash up to half of the mixture.
Add cooked hamburger and spinach, simmer 5-10 minutes to blend flavors
Add more broth if desired.
Season to taste.
To serve, add desired amount of noodles to bowl.
Add soup and garnish with fresh Parmesan and parsley.