Pasta e Fagioli

I made this last night and it was a hit so I thought I would share! :)   And for my fellow impatient cooks, I didn't let it simmer 1 hour, it was more like 20-30 minutes and it was still yummy! We only have enough leftover for lunch today so I will double it next time.

 

Pasta e Fagioli

 

 

1 pound ground beef

1-2 large carrot, julienned

3-4 stalks celery, sliced/chopped

1 can red kidney beans, with liquid

1 can great northern beans, with liquid

1 can tomato sauce

1-2 cans V8 juice

1 Tablespoon white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 pound ditali pasta

 

Brown ground beef in large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add carrot and celery. Saute 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for pasta and simmer 1 hour.

 

About 50 minutes into simmer time, cook pasta until al dente or slightly tough. Drain.

 

Add pasta to large pot of soup. Simmer 5-10 minutes and serve.

 

We serve with mozzarella on top.