Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Pasta Fagioli with Turkey, a hearty Italian soup that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This wholesome dish combines tender beans, fresh vegetables, and al dente pasta, all simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is both budget-friendly and nutritious. It’s easy to customize with seasonal ingredients and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy the delightful flavors and nourishing goodness that make this soup a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 1 quart beef broth
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans (drained)
- 15-ounce can great northern beans (drained)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the turkey sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, then sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5–6 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Return the sausage to the pot; add spaghetti sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook ditalini pasta separately until al dente; drain.
- Add cooked pasta and beans to the soup; allow to heat together for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute different types of beans or pasta based on what you have on hand. For added nutrition, include more vegetables like spinach or zucchini.