Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the ground beef. Brown for 3–5 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add diced carrots, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce with the cooked beef.
- Add Great Northern beans, kidney beans, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in ditalini pasta along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot with fresh basil or grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg