I first tried this at my mother-in-law's house. Had to have the recipe. I had a bunch of people over last night when I made this and it was well received.
Pasta Fagioli
1 to 1.5lb Italian sausage
2tbs. - olive oil
1 - onion diced
3 - cloves garlic, chopped
1 14oz. can - diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
2 14oz. cans - chicken broth
2c. - small pasta shells (I prefer tortellini)
1tsp. - Italian seasoning (I just throw in a combo of Italian spices)
1/2 - 3/4c. - chopped spinach (I don't chop it and I throw in 1-2 handfuls of fresh spinach)
2 cans - small white beans drained and rinsed
1tbs. - tomato paste
salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese to taste
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic - cook about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Add Italian seasonings.
3. Brown Italian sausage, slice in chunks. (I buy Italian sausage not in sausage form.)
4. Add spinach, beans, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for 45 minutes.
5. Add pasta. (May cook first to get starch out) Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
I'm not sure where she got the recipe from but this is really good. Serves a lot of people. I make it and freeze a good bunch of it for another meal. Tastes best the first day though. I usually buy some bread for dipping as well.
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