pasta e fagioli

Name: Pasta e Fagioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) italian sausage; 1 small onion chopped; 2 carrots chopped; 2 stalks celery chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 4 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes; 1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans; 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans; 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 cup(s) ditalini pasta; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

46 Pinches 1 Photo

Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Feb 22, 2020

This Olive Garden copycat classic is bursting with flavor and hearty goodness from Italian sausage, beans, pasta, Italian herbs and spices. Now you too can make this delicious soup right in your own kitchen.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound italian sausage
1 small onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup ditalini pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

How To Make pasta e fagioli

Step 1

Brown Italian sausage over medium heat in a dutch oven or heavy stockpot. About halfway through the browning process add onions, carrots and celery. Once fully browned reduce heat to low. Add garlic, oregano, marjoram, basil, thyme leaves and onion powder. Cook for 1 minute; stirring constantly.

Step 2

Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, kidney beans and great northern beans. Simmer for 10 minutes; stirring several times.
Step 3

Remove 2/3 cup of hot broth and whisk with tomato paste. Add it back to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes; stirring several times.
Step 4

Add pasta and cook until tender; approximately 10 minutes. If desired serve with 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese per bowl.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes