Description
Classic Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate Italian comfort food that warms the soul and fills the belly. This hearty soup is a delightful blend of tender ground turkey, nutritious beans, and ditalini pasta, all simmered together in a savory chicken broth infused with aromatic vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish comes together quickly in just 30 minutes, making it an easy go-to recipe for any occasion. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, Classic Pasta e Fagioli promises to be a hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 medium carrots (finely diced)
- 4 medium celery ribs (finely diced)
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of ground turkey until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 7 to 10 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and add 2 cans of diced tomatoes along with drained red kidney beans and cannellini beans. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Stir in 1.5 cups of ditalini pasta; reduce heat and let simmer for about 7 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes of fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or beans based on what you have on hand. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with plant-based protein and use vegetable broth.