Easy Pasta Fagioli for 8 people

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dried pasta (such as penne, rotini, or shells)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup

Calories: 350

Fat: 10 grams

Saturated fat: 3 grams

Cholesterol: 5 milligrams

Sodium: 700 milligrams

Carbohydrates: 60 grams

Fiber: 10 grams

Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Perfect for a crowd
• Easy to make
• Can be made ahead of time
• Customizable to your taste

User Comments:

• "This is the best pasta fagioli I've ever had!"
• "I love how easy this recipe is to make."
• "I've made this dish for my family and friends several times, and they always rave about it."
• "I like to add a little bit of spice to mine by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes."
• "This is a great recipe to use up leftover beans."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead.
• You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe.
• You can use any type of beans you like for this recipe.
• If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer it for longer.
• You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.