Pasta e Fagioli I

     

Rich and savory, a wonderful soup, it can be a meal in itself, serve with garlic toast, its great!

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 pound seashell pasta

Directions

  1. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  2. Add undrained tomatoes, undrained cannellini beans, chicken broth, parsley, basil and pepper to Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Let boil for approximately 1 minute and then let simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
  3. Add pasta to Dutch oven and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 4.2 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 8.2 g
Sodium: 272 mg