PASTA E FAGIOLI (ITALIAN SOUP) WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Pasta E Fagioli (Italian soup) with Italian Sausage image

A delicious version of this popular Italian soup. Adding the sausage (regular or turkey) makes it a satisfying meal if served with a nice warm baguette.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled & chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 lb sweet Italian sausage links or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled (can use turkey sausage)
2 teaspoons dry oregano
1 tablespoon dry basil
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes with juice
3 -4 cups vegetable stock or 3 -4 cups chicken stock
1 can progresso cannellini beans
1 cup ditalini or 1 cup small shell pasta
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium high heat.
  • Cook onion in oil 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, celery and carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add and brown crumbled sausage.
  • Add basil, oregano and red pepper.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Stir in tomatoes and stock.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • If necessary, add an additional cup of stock or water and stir in beans and tiny pasta.
  • Simmer for 6- 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in parsley and serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.

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