Healthy Living & Eating On A Budget: Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

Hays County Food Bank knows that living & eating healthy has been portrayed as unaffordable for families on a budget.

HCFB would like to help you and your family know it doesn’t have to be expensive by giving you recipes that are healthy, great tasting and that won’t blow your budget.

You can find other budget friendly recipes from Hays County Food Bank here.

Pasta e Fagioli

Recipe courtesy of Taylor Zinke

 Cost Per Serving: $1.35

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium carrots, chopped              Pasta e Fagioli | Recipe courtesy of Taylor Zinke
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 2 tsp. chicken base
• 3 cups water
• 6 oz. dry pasta
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 5 oz. shredded Italian cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium heat until the onions become transparent.
2. Add parsley, basil, oregano, red pepper, salt, pepper, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the green beans. Stir and bring to a simmer.
3. Add chicken base and water. Stir to dissolve.
4. Add dry pasta and bring everything to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.

Ladle the Pasta e Fagioi into and bowl and top with shredded cheese.