Pasta Fagioli with Sausage

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Once the pasta is al dente, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-high heat brown the sausage until no longer pink, crumble with wooden spoon into bite size pieces. Remove sausage to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

Step 3

Add in the olive oil to the large pot over medium-high heat and sauté the onion, carrots and celery for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the sausage and pasta back to the soup pot. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the flavors have melded. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference if desired.

Step 5

Serve with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top. Enjoy!