Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix Recipes

PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Add the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until macaroni is tender, 8-10 minutes. , Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Place pasta in a small resealable plastic bag; place in a 1-qt. glass jar. Layer with beans. Place seasonings in another plastic bag; place in jar. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 batch., To prepare soup: Remove seasoning packet from jar. Remove beans; sort and rinse. Set pasta aside., Place beans in a Dutch oven; add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and discard liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of seasoning packet and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery and salt; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Stir in pasta. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until pasta and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with cheese if desired.

PASTA E FAGIOLI MIX

Steps:

• Pick through beans.
• Combine with all the ingredients except pasta, which you want to tie in a little mesh or plastic bag.
• Place in a decorative jar, tie with a ribbon and give with 1 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes and: In a large stockpot, combine bean mixture and 12 cups water.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, or until beans are tender.
• Add tomatoes and pasta, simmering for 10 minutes more.