Pasta E Fagioli

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.

Place oil, garlic and onion in a soup pot over medium heat.

When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.

Add celery, a pinch of salt and sauté until shiny with oil.

Add carrot, a pinch of salt and sauté until shiny with oil.

Add dried herbs and beans.

Add water, bay leaf, tomatoes and zucchini.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook until beans are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

When the beans are tender, season to taste with salt stir in pasta and greens.

Simmer until the greens wilt, 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with basil.

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