Homemade Pasta Fagioli

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 each small yellow onion
• 2 each medium carrots
• 2 each celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 each small yellow onion
  • 2 each medium carrots
  • 2 each celery stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking into small pieces. Drain excess grease.

2. 2

   Add olive oil if needed, onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until beginning to soften.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and beef broth.

5. 5

   Stir in oregano, basil, thyme, optional red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes.

7. 7

   Add ditalini pasta; simmer 8–10 minutes or until tender.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasonings; add more broth if too thick.

9. 9

   Serve with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.