How to Make Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) | Get Cookin’ | Allrecipes.com

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.

Heat olive oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the pot.

Stir in parsley, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt to soften the veggies.

Add fresh chopped tomatoes and 1 tiny can of tomato sauce to the pot.

Pour in 1.5 cans of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the veggies are tender.

Add 1/2 cup of ditalini pasta to the pot.

Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in cannellini beans and heat through for a couple of minutes.

Serve topped with grated parmesan, cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of parsley.

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