Pasta e Fagioli

Yeah, I can type it, but I might not be able to pronounce it correctly! I think it's 'fazul'. No matter how you say it, we like it a lot. First time making it. Definitely not the last. This is the perfect cold weather dish. I kept wanting to think I was eating chili, but it's definitely not a chili.

This makes quite a big batch of soup, so get out a 6 quart or larger pot to make it in. That or divide the recipe.


(Must be time to oil the cutting board, it's looking a little dry there)

Makes: 12-14 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7-8 hours
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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 oz) can white kidney beans, drained
• 3 (10 oz) cans beef stock
• 3 t oregano
• 2 t pepper
• 5 t parsley
• 1 t hot sauce (optional)
• 1 (20 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz pasta

1. Brown beef in skillet. Drain and add to large pot.

2. Add all remaining ingredients except pasta and cook for 7-8 hours on low.

3. During last hour add pasta.