High Protein Pasta e Fagioli [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 60 minutes

Pasta e fgioli is a classic Italian dish made with pasta and beans. I first try this in an Italian restaurant when I was looking for a wholesome meal for myself and I relish this soup so much that I looked for the recipe and try this at home. I am amazed how a simple dish can be so delicious and savory. It is a wholesome preparation with powerful ingredients like ground beef, two types of beans, vegetables and pasta. Italian herbs and spices make this recipe an aromatic delight. This chili type recipe is a complete meal package for a bodybuilder loaded with high protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber and good carbs. Here is the recipe to try.

Nutrition

• calories: 607
• protein: 37
• carbs: 97
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 3.37
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.72
• monounsaturated fat: 1.94
• cholesterol: 39
• sodium: 902
• potassium: 1398
• dietary fiber: 15.49
• sugars: 3.55
• vitamin a: 293
• vitamin c: 6
• calcium: 420
• iron: 11
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 77.96
• other fats: 1.97

Ingredients

• 1 serving Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 medium Carrots, raw
• 1 stalk, medium Celery, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Garlic
• 1 slice, medium Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
• 1 cup Soup, stock, beef, home-prepared
• 1 cup cup rinsed solids Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water
• 1 cup Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, thyme, dried
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, basil, dried
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 oz Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 1 unit Whole Wheat Pasta
• 10 gram Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added

Instructions

• Take a large deep pan and cook ground beef on medium heat until brown.
• Add salt and pepper, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add chopped onions, carrots, celery and crushed garlic in the beef and saute while stirring.
• Add remaining ingredients except pasta and cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
• When the soup is almost done, cook pasta according to the pack instruction, drain and add to the soup and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add parmesan cheese mix and cook until melt.
• Serve hot.