One Pan Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Stanley Tucci Inspired)
A hearty, one-pan Italian pasta fagioli soup loaded with savory ground beef, tender pasta, creamy beans, and a rich tomato broth that's pure comfort in every spoonful.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white/yellow onion diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lb ground beef I use 80/20
- 7 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 24oz jar marinara sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can cannellini or white navy beans drained or rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 parmesan cheese rind optional, but highly recommended!
- 1 cup dry Ditalini pasta or any small pasta
- 2 handfuls kale stemmed and chopped
Optional Garnishes
- fresh squeeze of lemon juice
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes
- drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large, deep, stock pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil on medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened, stirring often.
- Add garlic and cook another minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, then mix.
- Add beef broth, tomato or marinara sauce, drained beans, bay leaves, and rind of parmesan (if using).
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the soup. Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 30 minutes of simmering, add the uncooked pasta and cook for 9-10 minutes, or under tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and taste for salt, add more if needed.
- Remove parmesan cheese rind (if added) and bay leaves.
- Serve soup with optional garnishes and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 2288mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg