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Easy Pasta Fagioli with Sausage

An Italian favorite, this hearty soup is full of flavor with  Italian sausage, veggies, beans and pasta all cooked in a flavorful tomato based broth.  It’s a budget friendly, stick to your ribs kind of soup that is even better the next day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: 60 Minutes or Less
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian dinner, Pasta Fagioli, sausage, soup, stove top
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 475kcal
Author: A H

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 24 ounce jar spaghetti or marinara sauce
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • Finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking up the sausage into crumbles as browns. Once browned, drain off the fat and then set the meat aside. 
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent and the veggies begin to soften, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute longer. 
  • Next add the sausage back to the pan, along with the spaghetti sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes and spices. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and simmer until the veggies have softened, approximately 15-20 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, cook the ditalini pasta according to the package directions for an al dente finish. 
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the soup along with the beans. Allow the soup to cook a few minutes longer, thinning with water if desired.
  • Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!

Notes

You may substitute the Italian sausage with ground beef or ground turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1285mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g