Hearty Pasta Fagioli

Here's an Italian favorite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavorful base.

Hearty Pasta Fagioli

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 24 servings (7-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 8 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 5 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • 1. In a large stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add broth, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, onions, celery, carrots, beans, oregano, pepper and pepper sauce.
  • 2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Add pasta and parsley; simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10-14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 212 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.