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Easy Pasta Fagioli with Sausage

Easy Pasta Fagioli with Sausage

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Easy Pasta Fagioli with Sausage is a comforting and hearty soup that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. This one-pot dish combines tender ditalini pasta, savory sausage, and nutritious beans simmered in a rich tomato broth. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, or gatherings with friends. Not only is it budget-friendly and easy to prepare in under an hour, but it also offers endless customization options to suit your taste. Enjoy it topped with freshly grated cheese for an extra layer of flavor!

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage (or turkey 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 (or chicken 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

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, then set aside.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
  3. Return the sausage to the pot, then add spaghetti sauce, broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Cook ditalini pasta separately until al dente; drain.
  5. Add cooked pasta and rinsed beans to the soup; simmer for a few more minutes.
  6. Serve hot with freshly grated cheese on top.

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