Pasta Fagioli

A traditional Italian soup. Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Step: 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.

Step: 3

Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Per Serving: 225 calories; protein 11g; carbohydrates 37.3g; fat 4.4g; cholesterol 2.3mg; sodium 757.8mg.

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