Pasta e Fagioli [1]

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1 large carrot, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tins diced tomatoes

1 tin red kidney beans (w/ juice)

1 tin butter beans(w/ liquid)

0.5fl oz. white vinegar

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. basil

pepper

1 tsp. thyme

½ lb. Ditalini or fusilli pasta

Servings

2

Person

1

Brown the ground beef in a large stock pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat
2

Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and saute for 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender
3

Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often
4

At 50 minutes into simmer time, cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente
5

Drain the pasta and add to the pot of soup
6

Simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooks Note

Serves 2