Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients

• 2 oz pasta (small shapes like elbow or broken spaghetti)
• 1/4 cup cooked beans
• 1/4 onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Salt (1/4 tsp)
• Black pepper (1/8 tsp)

Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened.
3. 3Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the beans and cooked pasta. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. 5Serve warm as a hearty soup.