Description
One Pot Pasta e Fagioli is a heartwarming dish that brings the flavors of Italian comfort food right into your home. This easy recipe combines ground beef, ditalini pasta, and a medley of vegetables in a rich broth, creating a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Each bowl is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the savory blend of spices and the satisfying texture of beans and pasta in this delightful one-pot wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 3 cans beef broth (14.5 ounces each)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can kidney beans (15.5 ounces)
- 1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounces)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic.
- Rinse and drain the canned beans.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add chopped vegetables to the pot and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and ditalini pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed beans and cook until pasta is tender, roughly another 5–8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach. For an even heartier version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or add more beans.