Lemon Pasta E Fagioli Recipes

PASTA E FAGIOLI (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

Steps:

• On medium heat, preheat a large pot or dutch oven with oil. Add ground beef and let it brown (3-5 minutes). As its cooking, be sure to break it apart into small pieces.
• Remove cooked beef from the pot. Drain of excess fat and set aside.
• In the same pot, add diced carrots, onion, celery and pressed garlic. Saute until the vegetables are softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef back to the cooking vegetables in the pot. Stir to combine together.
• Add Great Northern and kidney beans to the mix. Pour chicken broth to the pot and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add pasta, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
• Serve right away with a sprinkle of basil or parmesan cheese.

PASTA E FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the celery, carrots, onion and garlic until they're tender.
• Stir the broth, Italian seasoning and tomatoes in the skillet. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Add the pasta and beans and cook for 5 minutes.
• Place half of the broth mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour the pureed mixture into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot.

VEGAN PASTA E FAGIOLE

Steps:

• Set a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add olive oil. When hot, add the onion. Saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Saute, stirring constantly, for one more minute.
• Add TWO cans of beans to the pot, liquid included.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture right in the pot (you can also puree in a blender and return the mixture to the pot).
• Drain the remaining can of beans and add to the pot, along with the broth, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil.
• Once boiling, add the pasta. Cook until al dente (the exact time depends on package directions - usually about 8 minutes).
• Taste, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.
• Ladle into bowls and top with a drizzle of olive oil, parmesan (for the non-vegans) or vegan parmesan if using, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Don't forget the crusty bread served alongside!

PASTA E FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from heat. Add olive oil to the hot pan. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes; add garlic, stir and cook for another minute.
• Add vegetables to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes or just until tender. Season the vegetables with Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt; stir. Crumble the bacon and add it to the vegetable mixture.
• Stir in the beans, tomatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and stir in pasta. Partially cover the soup and cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
• Stir in the vinegar. Garnish with parsley before serving.

LEMON PASTA E FAGIOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot and saute onions, garlic, peppers, celery, and potato for 5 minutes.
• Add beans and tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
• Crush about a 1/4 cup of the beans to get it to a nice and thick consistencey.
• Add lemon juice, parsley, oregano, rosemary and pasta and cook unti pasta is done.
• Season with salt and pepper.