Pasta fagioli – pasta with beans, meat free vegetarian* protein dish

As we always say, its so so important to get enough protein. Pasta Fagioli is bean based pasta dish I learnt to love through Calabrese family friends.

While we generally like to list recipes that can be quickly cooked and eaten, this one is a no-fuss dish that can be left on a simmer for an hour while you go for a jog!

Enjoy!

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 box macaroni

6 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

1 small carrot, grated

1/4 lb (150g) prosciutto, chopped  (*Optional for vegetarians)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups or cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Tiny pinch cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

3 cups tomato juice

1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

1. In large pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, prosciutto, garlic & olive oil until onions are transparent.
2. Add broth, beans, cayenne pepper, basil, parsley, sugar, tomato juice & vinegar, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
3. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then lower temperature & simmer 1 hour.
4. About half way through this cooking time, cook macaroni according to package directions.
5. Add pasta to serving bowls & ladle soup on top.

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