Pasta e Fagioli 🥣🫘 Bite

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Carrot (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery Stalk (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (good quality)
• 0.5 cup Dry White Wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
• 200 g Ground Beef (85% lean, optional for extra protein)
• 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 100 g Ditalini Pasta (small tube pasta)
• 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth (low-sodium)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 4 slices Crusty Bread (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the mirepoix

   Dice the onion, carrot, and celery into uniform 1/4‑inch pieces. Mince the garlic.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté the vegetables

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

4. Caramelize tomato paste

   Add the tomato paste and stir constantly for 2 minutes until it darkens and develops a sweet aroma.

   Time: PT2M

5. Deglaze with white wine

   Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Brown the ground beef (optional)

   If using ground beef, add it now. Break it up with the spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add broth and beans

   Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth and the drained cannellini beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT5M

8. Cook the pasta

   Add the ditalini pasta. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 12‑15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

   Time: PT15M

9. Finish the soup

   Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with slices of crusty bread on the side.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

8 g