
Pasta e fagioli
2
Point(s)
Total Time
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
How do you say “cozy” in Italian? With a big bowl of this chunky veggie-loaded soup topped with just enough Parmesan to lend its salty richness. Woolly sweater and fuzzy slippers optional.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Uncooked celery
1 stalk(s), medium, finely chopped
Uncooked carrot(s)
1 medium, finely chopped
Uncooked red onion(s)
1 medium, finely chopped
Plum tomato(es)
1 medium, coarsely chopped
Garlic clove(s)
2 clove(s), large, finely chopped
Vegetable broth
4 cup(s)
Uncooked macaroni
½ cup(s), ditalini or elbows
Canned pinto beans
15½ oz, (1 can) rinsed and drained
Fresh baby spinach
5 oz, coarsely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp(s), for garnish