Pasta E Fagioli

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"This Italian soup recipe is posted as I prepare to go on Zaar's World Tour 4!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1⁄4 lb prosciutto, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups kidney beans
• 1⁄8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) box macaroni

directions

1. In large pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, prosciutto, garlic & olive oil until onions are transparent.
2. Add broth, beans, cayenne pepper, basil, parsley, sugar, tomato juice & vinegar, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
3. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then lower temperature & simmer 1 hour.
4. About half way through this cooking time, cook macaroni according to package directions.
5. Add pasta to serving bowls & ladle soup on top.

Reviews

[IngridH]

Fantastic Meal! Made as directed except that I used chicken broth instead of vegetable, and fresh parsley instead of dried. I served with some smoked Italian sausage and a green salad to complete the meal. Thanks so much for posting!

 

[mersaydees]

Made as directed. This is great tasting and very healthy. Thanks, Sydney MIke! Made for 123 Hit Wonders.

 

[invictus]

I love pasta e fagioli and this is quite different than the recipe that I regularly use but i really did like it! It comes together quikly and is a great week night meal.