Pasta Fagioli

Recipe Type: Dinner
Author: Kat
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Serves: 8
I love this recipe because it’s hearty and uses only one pan!
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) italian style diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) or 1 carton reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) small, whole wheat pasta shells
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bunch fresh kale (discard stems, cut into 1 inch pieces, washed)
  • 2 cans small white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
  1. ) Heat 2 tablespoons of chicken stock in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  2. ) Stir in tomatoes, broth and 3 cups of water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Add pasta and
  3. Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  4. ) Stir in kale; cook 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium and stir in beans, tomato paste,
  5. salt and pepper. Heat through.
  6. ) Ladle into bowls; garnish with Parmesan. Mangia!