One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli Recipe | Hearty & Easy Italian Soup

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Navy beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while Pecorino is often more affordable.

In a pan over medium heat, add oil and let it warm up. Then, add chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté everything, stirring occasionally, until the veggies turn soft and tender.

Once the veggies are tender, season them with tomato paste, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables.

Add the Northern beans, tomato sauce, and low-sodium broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Once the mixture is boiling, add the ditalini pasta and stir well to combine.

Allow the pasta to cook until tender (al dente), stirring occasionally.

Once the pasta is tender, garnish the soup with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything well, then remove it from the heat.

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