Pasta E Fagioli with Italian Sausage Recipe 🍲
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6-8
Description:
Indulge in the hearty flavors of Italy with this comforting Pasta E Fagioli soup, enriched with the savory goodness of Italian sausage. This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite, transforming it into a fulfilling meal when paired with crusty bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 sweet Italian sausage link, crumbled
- 1 hot Italian sausage link, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta
- 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (plus extra if needed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. |
| 2 | Add diced onion to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent. |
| 3 | Stir in minced garlic, chopped celery, and carrots, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. |
| 4 | Crumble the sweet and hot Italian sausage links into the pot and cook until browned, breaking them apart with a spoon. |
| 5 | Sprinkle dry oregano, dry basil, and red pepper flakes over the sausage mixture, tossing to coat evenly. |
| 6 | Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil. |
| 7 | Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. |
| 8 | If the soup becomes too thick, add an additional cup of stock or water to achieve the desired consistency. |
| 9 | Stir in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans along with the small shell pasta. |
| 10 | Simmer the soup for 6-8 minutes or until the pasta is tender and cooked through. |
| 11 | Just before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the soup. |
| 12 | Ladle the hot Pasta E Fagioli into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 561.1
- Fat: 35.1g
- Saturated Fat: 11.6g
- Cholesterol: 64.7mg
- Sodium: 1522.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.4g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 26.9g
Keywords:
- Ready in Less Than 60 Minutes
- Stove Top
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste preferences.
- For a healthier option, you can use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day, allowing the flavors to intensify even further.
Enjoy this soul-warming Pasta E Fagioli soup, brimming with the rich essence of Italian cuisine, for a cozy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion! 🇮🇹
