
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
Uncooked celery
1 rib(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
2 medium clove(s), finely chopped
Vegetable broth
4 cup(s)
Uncooked macaroni
½ cup(s), ditalini, or elbows
Canned pinto beans
15½ oz, rinsed and drained
Fresh spinach
5 oz, baby leaves, coarsely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp