Description
Experience the comforting warmth of our Semi-Homemade Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This hearty soup is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends, bringing together rich flavors and simple ingredients for a satisfying dish that everyone will love. Packed with protein from beans and turkey sausage, it’s not only delicious but also versatile and easy to customize based on what you have on hand. Best of all, this soup tastes even better the next day! Serve it warm with fresh herbs and crusty bread for a fulfilling meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb turkey sausage (caseless)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 oz low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 16 oz red beans (canned)
- 16 oz cannellini beans (canned)
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the turkey sausage until fully cooked.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender; add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth along with marinara sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, and stir well.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta, water, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Cook until pasta is al dente (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg