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A hearty Italian soup loaded with sausage, beans, pasta, and veggies. It’s a one pot meal that’s quick and easy to make.
I’m a little addicted to the Pasta Fagioli soup at Toscano Italian Bistro. I went on a quest to find a great recipe so I could make it at home. I found a wonderful recipe that is similar at Fake Ginger.
The Pasta Fagioli at the restaurant doesn’t include sausage, but it sounded like a great addition. I used a ground chicken sausage from Harmons. I also decided to up the veggies and added a zucchini and some spinach at the end of the cooking time.
This soup was a hit with my family, and it’s going to make a regular appearance at our dinner table.
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Pasta Fagioli
adapted from Fake GingerIngredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled & chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 lb. ground sausage (or ground beef)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
2 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 14 oz. can chicken broth
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ditalini (or other small pasta)
1 small zucchini, diced
1 cup spinach, chopped
Parmesan cheese, for servingDirections:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté onion about 2 minutes until it begins to soften. Add celery and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, for another 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the sausage to the pot and cook until the sausage is no longer pink, crumbling it as it cooks. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomatoes and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in the beans and pasta. (Add an extra cup of stock or water if it’s boiled down too much.) Simmer for 6- 8 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Add zucchini and spinach and cook until zucchini is tender and spinach is wilted.
Serve piping hot with Parmesan cheese.
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Delicious and so comforting! A great dish.
Cheers,
Rosa
This looks so warm and comforting! We’ve all been battling the flu around my house, so a big bowl of this yummy soup is probably just what we need. YUM.
Yummmm…You know we love soup around my house. Love the addtional veggies. I could eat a few bowls of this one.
Mmm, perfect comfort food…and, I love one pot meals so this is perfect!
Sounds like a comforting soup for the cold winter. I would love a bowl of this yummy soup in my hands (and tummy). I love that you add sausage in it, that must have added so much flavor. YUM!
This soups looks delicious. We’re in a snowstorm right now, and a bowl of this soup would certainly warm me up… Thanks for sharing
mmmm. it’s cold here in baltimore today, so i’d love to warm up with a hearty soup like this. looks incredible.
I just made a soup very similar last week and blogged about it – so yummy!
looks wonderful and perfect for this time of year
This is definitely a soup we would like! I’m bookmarking this. Thanks!
~Judy
This is the kind of soup I could eat everyday for lunch. Lots of veggies, lots of pasta and plenty of flavor. Perfect, Barbara!
This looks like one to stash away for when the weather cools down. Yum yum yum!
Looks so much better than the restaurant version! Love the extra vegetables – and the spinach!
Wow Barbara, this looks delicious, so tasty and so comforting…especially that the weather is so cold.
Hope you are having a wonderful week
I love pasta fagioli! This looks like a wonderful version and one I would enjoy on this damp, cold evening.
This reminds me of our fun evening together! That soup did taste wonderful… especially for you I bet, after waiting to get your car fixed!!!
When are you supposed to add the zucchini and spinach?
Thanks Ann – I’ve updated the recipe.
mmm, so hearty and warming, love it!
This soup is like a big hug from a mum! Which is very appropriate mum! xxx
We are in SERIOUS soup season here, I’m looking forward to trying this recipe, thank you for sharing.
This is one of Ben’s favorite soups!
Looks homey and comforting! Love it!
Yum
I’ve never had pasta fagioli ~ Thanks for sharing this recipe! Hope I get to make it soon!
oh its definitely a one pot meal that I wish I was eating tonight! It looks so hearty and comforting
Your soup looks fantastic Barbara! Soup is still my favorite cold weather food, so I’m bookmarking to try soon.
pasta fagioli is one of my favorite soups of all time. i make a homemade version, too! i love that there are so many different versions + twists on it. looks awesome!
Looks so warm and comforting! I was thinking about making a soup tonight since we had a big snow storm yesterday!
One of my favorite soups. So comforting and flavorful.
I love one pot dishes, this looks so comforting!!!
One pot meals are super easy and comforting! That looks delish
My mom use to make a similar version of this a long time ago. Made it for dinner the other night and it took me back. Was a hit with my family too. Thank you for the great recipe:)
Hi Theresa – thanks for taking the time to let me know how much you liked the soup. So nice that it reminded you of the one your mom made growing up.
This is one of my favorite soups, so perfect for this time of year.
I have been looking for some new italian recipe and landed on your blog
Can’t wait to try this!