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Pasta Fagioli

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Pasta Fagioli

A hearty Italian-American classic with pasta, beans, and a rich tomato broth — perfect for a cold night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Course: Main Course, Soup
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can red kidney beans drained
  • 1 can white kidney beans Cannellini, drained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 jar your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon your favorite pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce W Sauce recommended
  • 8 ounces Ditalini pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground sirloin over medium heat until browned. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain if necessary.
  2. Add the browned meat to a large slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients except the pasta.
  3. Cook on high for 4–5 hours or on low for 7–8 hours.
  4. When the soup has finished cooking, prepare the Ditalini pasta according to package instructions.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine.
  6. Serve with toasted Italian bread and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.