Pasta E Fagioli

Summary

Description

Ingredients

1CupDitalini
2TablespoonOlive Oil
1PoundItalian Sausage (casings removed)
3CloveGarlic (minced)
1 Onion (diced)
3 Carrots (peeled and diced)
2 Celery Stalks (diced)
3CupChicken Broth
16OunceTomato Sauce
15OunceDiced Tomatoes
1TeaspoonDried Basil
1TeaspoonDried Oregano
3⁄4TeaspoonDried Thyme
15OunceKidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
15OunceGreat Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat and set aside.
3.Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. Stir in garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4.Add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, sausage and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5.Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in pasta and beans until heated through. Serve immediately.