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Pasta Fagioli - Lunch Version

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Pasta Fagioli - Lunch Version

Lisa
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16 Servings
12 Ingredients
6 Comments

Ditalini pasta and ground beef pair to turn your normal Pasta Fagioli into a toddler approved, family friendly and very hearty soup.

16 Servings
12 Ingredients
6 Comments

Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Olive Oil
  • 2 cups dice Onion
  • 1 cup dice Celery
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 56 fluid ounces Beef Bone Broth/Stock
  • 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 6 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 ¼ cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Ditalini
  • 15 ounces drain and rinse Kidney (Dark Red) Beans, Canned

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

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  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

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  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

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These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  2. Cook onion, celery, garlic and pepper until tender.
  3. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Add in beef and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook until almost al dente, approximately 8 minutes.
  7. Stir in the beans and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
16 Servings
Serving Size
about 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories
198
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
28mg
Sodium
499mg
Total Carbohydrates
17g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
3g
Protein
13g
WW Freestyle
4

6 Comments

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  1. Made this on Saturday! It was a hit! Easy to make and pull together. I’m adding this to my comfort food arsenal!

  2. Forget about toddlers being picky! I have grown kids and a hubby that are picky! This sounds so good! I will be making this this week!

  3. If I omit the beans should I add something else? Also, if I use rotini noodles should I add more than one cup? (egg allergy so our noodle options are very limited). Thanks!!

    1. Ellie – if you omit the beans you wouldn’t have to substitute with anything additional. I have 2 kiddos that prefer without beans so I often times make it that way. If using rotini I would use the same amount of pasta. Enjoy!

    1. Yes Kaley – you certainly can. Add all ingredients but pasta to slow cooker and cook low 4-5 hours. Add the pasta and cook for an additional hour.