Pasta e Fagioli

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cut: Sausage
Servings: 4
Calories: 680kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 sprigs rosemary minced
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper optional
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 can white beans drained (15 ½ oz)
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese optional
  • ½ bunch parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-6 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Italian sausage, rosemary and a pinch of salt and black pepper, if desired. Cook Italian sausage, breaking apart with a spoon, for 6-8 minutes until browned and aromatic.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 2-3 minutes until tomato paste begins to caramelize and separate.
  • Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil; add macaroni pasta and white beans. Return to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, simmering for 8-10 minutes until macaroni is al dente and sausage reaches 160° F.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in lemon juice. To serve, divide soup among 4 bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 447g | Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 810mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g
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