Pasta e Fagioli

By GrandmaFred

Pasta, beef and vegetable soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 lb. ground beef (7% fat is best)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 c. low salt chicken broth
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 c. minced Italian parsley
• 1/2 c. minced basil leaves
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbl. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 lb. ditalini pasta
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In 5 qt. kettle, saute meat, onions and garlic in olive oil. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.