Soup Sunday: Pasta e Fagioli

I recommend using a Dutch oven or pot that is larger than 5 qts 😅

In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat add olive oil. Add ground beef. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Once almost fully cooked add in onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Add in chopped herbs. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add in tomato paste and Parmesan rinds. Stir and cook until tomato paste is no longer bright red. (2-3) minutes. 

Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce. Stir. Add in chicken broth, chicken bouillon paste and water. Add two bay leaves. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, add in pasta. Two minutes before al dente add in beans. Stir. Remove bay leaves and Parmesan rinds. Once the pasta is fully cooked add a bit of Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper.

Serve and enjoy ☺️