Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground turkey
• •1 teaspoon olive oil
• •3 cups onions
• •4 carrots
• •4 celery stalks
• •2 garlic cloves
• •28 oz canned tomatoes
• •16 oz kidney beans
• •16 oz great northern beans
• •10 oz beef broth
• •24 oz pasta sauce
• •1 zucchini
• •2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
• •2 teaspoons ground pepper
• •6 ounces penne pasta
• •parmesan cheese

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Brown beef in a large soup pot.
2. 2Drain in a colander in sink.
3. 3In the same pot, heat the olive oil.
4. 4Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
5. 5Cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6Stir often.
7. 7Add the drained beef back to the pot.
8. 8Stir in the canned tomatoes, beans, beef broth, spaghetti sauce, zucchini, water, Italian seasonings and pepper.
9. 9Bring soup up to a boil.
10. 10Turn heat to a simmer.
11. 11Cover.
12. 12Let cook for 50 minutes.
13. 13Add pasta to the soup.
14. 14Cover.
15. 15Cook for about 10 minutes longer until pasta is ready.
16. 16Ladle soup into a small bowl or cup.
17. 17Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.