Ingredients
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 can of cannellini beans, with the liquid
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces of tomato sauce
14 ½ ounces chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked spinach pasta
How to Make Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup
FIRST STEP:
In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add in the celery and onions
Cook until onions are translucent
SECOND STEP:
Add in the seasonings and cook for 5 minutes
Add the tomato sauce, the chicken broth and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes
THIRD STEP:
Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente
Add the can of beans with juice, stir to combine and heat through
FOURTH STEP:
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving
Can be served with bread sticks or a crusty slice of bread.
FIFTH STEP:
Pasta can also be cooked separately and placed in the bowl prior to the soup, this will prevent soggy mushy pasta in the leftovers.
Serve with a sandwich, roasted vegetables or any type of salad.
Enjoy!