"This pasta e fagioli is a hearty soup made with ground beef, pasta, vegetables and beans, all simmered together in a rich tomato broth...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef (I use 90% lean)
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1 onion (finely diced)
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2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
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1 cup celery (sliced)
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3 carrots (peeled, quartered and sliced)
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15 ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
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3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
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2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
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6 cups beef broth
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup ditalini pasta (uncooked)
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15 ounce can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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15 ounce can Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley