Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano). I have been preparing this magnificent pasta and bean soup, unchanged for over 30 years, and confess that of the very many Pasta e Fagioli I have tasted none even came close to a reasonable comparison to this superb dish Italiano. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes many servings and is excellent the next day. Should the soup become too thick it may be thinned with broth. Have many Chicago hard rolls, red wine, baguettes or garlic bread on hand. BUON APPETITO!

Brief

Prep 1hr

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 3hrs

Servings: 20

Yield: 8 quarts

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

Ingredients

3 pounds lean ground beef

½ cup olive oil

4 cups chopped onion

2 cups chopped celery

2 (4.5 ounce) jars bottled minced garlic

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

8 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme

2 ½ teaspoons dried basil

2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried parsley

2 cups ditalini pasta

2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

drained and rinsed

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat cook beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot heat the olive oil. Cook onion celery garlic and black pepper until vegetables are tender 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with thyme basil oregano and parsley. Cover reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. (At this point you may put the pot on a back burner to keep warm and continue with the next steps about 1 hour prior to serving if you wish.)

Step 3

Stir in the beef and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and heat through 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 322.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.6g 41%

Carbohydrates: 27.1g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 25%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 21%

Cholesterol: 44.6mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 499.7IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 8.2mg 14%

Folate: 48.7mcg 12%

Calcium: 71.4mg 7%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 37.4mg 13%

Potassium: 567.1mg 16%

Sodium: 782.9mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 134

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.