Pasta con Fagioli e Salsiccia

Pasta con Fagioli e Salsiccia is a hearty Italian breakfast dish featuring tender pasta combined with creamy beans and flavorful kosher sausage. This comforting meal is perfect for starting your day with warmth and satisfaction.

Ingredients

• Pasta (small shape, e.g., ditalini) - 100 grams
• Canned cannellini beans - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Kosher Italian sausage - 200 grams, casings removed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red pepper flakes - pinch (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Crumble the kosher sausage into the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the cannellini beans and pasta to the pot. Cook according to pasta package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from beans, promoting digestive health.
• High in protein from sausage and beans, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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