Quick Pasta Fagioli
Ingredients
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lg. carrot, grated
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk with leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 (20 oz.) cans cannellini beans (white kidney), undrained
- 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
- 1 soup can water
- 4 oz. sm. shells or ditalini
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c. parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Directions
Saute garlic in oil. Add carrots, onion and celery. Saute 3-5 minutes. Add paste. Add beans, broth and water. Simmer 2 minutes, uncovered. Add 4 oz. pasta. Simmer 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Top with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley. Stir throughout soup. Serves 6