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Pasta Fagioli

A rich and hearty bowl of comfort with sausage, beans, and spinach.

This Pasta Fagioli recipe is a warm and satisfying bowl of comfort food that is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly night. Made with Great Northern beans, ground Italian sweet sausage, and chopped spinach, it's packed with savory flavor and hearty texture.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Onions, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 Carrots, diced
• 4 Celery Stalks, diced
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cans Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 pound Ground Italian Sweet Sausage
• 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
• 2 cups Small Pasta (like elbow macaroni or ditalini)
• Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender.
2. Add diced tomatoes (with juices), beans, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes until vegetables are soft and flavors meld together.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
5. In a separate skillet, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
6. Add sausage and chopped spinach to the soup. Simmer 5–10 minutes until spinach wilts.
7. Stir in the cooked pasta. Adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.