Pasta Fagioli Preparation

An herby broth seasoned with parsley, oregano, and a touch of tabasco sauce for a little kick.

Pasta Fagioli Preparation

Included Ingredients

Beef, carrot, celery rib, tomatoes, beans, tomato, hot sauce, onion, beans, bouillon, seasonings.

Groceries Needed

  • Ditalini pasta

Optional Additions

  • Tabasco sauce (for stronger flavor)
  • Oregano (for stronger flavor)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the cooking instructions below.

Serve: Serve with fresh bread or your favorite greens for a complete meal.

Low Carb Serving Option:

Serve with veggies or lower carb bread options.

Small

Meals feed 2-3

Stovetop

Add ½ cup of water. Cook from frozen in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Break up as it thaws and cooks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes. Add ½ cup of cooked ditalini.

Pressure Cooker

Add ½ cup of water. Cook on manual for 15-20 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165 F, quick pressure release. Break up meat and stir in ½ cup of cooked ditalini.

Slow Cooker

Add ½ cup of water. Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Break up meat and add ½ cup of cooked ditalini.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Tabasco sauce | ¼ tsp

Oregano | ⅛ tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Medium

Meals feed 4-6

Slow Cooker

Add 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Break up meat and add 1 cup cooked ditalini. Stir before serving.

Pressure Cooker

Add 1 cup of water. Cook on manual for 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165°F. Quick pressure release. Break up meat and add 1 cup cooked ditalini. Stir before serving.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Tabasco sauce | ½ tsp

Oregano | ½ tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 1 cup
213 Calories | 8.1g Total Fat | 15.1g Carbs | 4.1g Fiber | 20g Protein | 3.2g Sugars | 3.1g Sat. Fat | 371mg Sodium

Allergens: None listed. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

Nutrition Facts and allergen data apply to standard recipes only and do not reflect allergy substitutions or customer-provided ingredients.

The above Nutrition Facts refer to meals prepared at in-person classes and may slightly differ from delivered meals. Please refer to the label on the meal for the most accurate nutrition information.