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Pasta Fagioli Recipe Giada

Pasta Fagioli Recipe Giada

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces of washed and drained cannellini beans
  • 1 can 15 ounces of washed and drained red kidney beans
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and red kidney beans. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta separately in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the soup with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Stir thoroughly after adding the cooked pasta to the liquid. Give it another 5-10 minutes of simmering so the flavors can combine..
  • Serve hot in bowls, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if desired.
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