Pasta Fagioli with Sausage
Fagioli refers to beans in general, which are a favorite ingredient in Tuscan cooking, and an easy way to add protein to a pasta recipe without adding more meat.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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3 large chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved in 6 cups hot water
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon onion salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 pound ditalini pasta
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2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
2.
Add dissolved bouillon cubes, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 11 minutes or until pasta is tender.
3.
Stir in beans; cook about 1 minute or until beans are heated through. Serve immediately with cheese.
Nutrition information
Calories 439, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 1239 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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