Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

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Healthy, Italian, Soups & Stews

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Servings: Yield: 5 servings Source: skinnytaste.com

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 medium celery stalk, chopped

1 medium carrot, finely chopped

15 ounce can cannellini beans, not drained

15 ounce can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, I love Tuttorosso

1 large bay leaf

1 tbsp dried basil, or 2 tbsp fresh

1 tbsp dried parsley, or 2 tbsp fresh

1 tsp dried oregano, or 2 tbsp fresh

2 14 ounce cans chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups water

kosher salt and pepper to taste

6 oz dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta, gf pasta for gluten-free

grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional

fresh basil, for serving

DIRECTIONS

In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.

Blend the beans with one cup water in electric blender until almost smooth.

Add blended beans to pan then add the can of tomato sauce, celery, carrots, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.

Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta directions.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese (extra), if desired.

NOTES

If you want to make this more of a bean soup and omit the pasta, add another can of whole beans and omit the pasta.

Meal Prep Tip: Cook the pasta separate if you want to make this ahead. If you refrigerate with the pasta, it will soak up the liquid.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 1/2 cups, Calories: 262.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 46 mg, Sodium: 623 mg, Fiber: 5.5 g, Sugar: 6 g

Crustless Pizza 🍕

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This crustless pizza the ultimate low carb comfort that has all the best parts of a pizza, minus the crust! Cheesy, meaty, and easy to customize, it’s made in just ONE skillet and takes 15 minutes to make.

Crustless Pizza

Italian, Pizza 🍕

Cook Time: 10 mins Source: thebigmansworld.com

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb lean ground turkey (substituting ground beef works)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic minced

1 tablespoon Italian seasonings

1 cup cheddar cheese grated

1/2 cup keto pizza sauce

4 small mushrooms chopped

1/4 cup olives slices

8 slices pepperoni

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated

DIRECTIONS

Start by adding your olive oil into a 12-inch skillet and placing it over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the ground turkey and use a spatula to break it apart. Cook the ground turkey for 5-6 minutes, until it is no longer pink.

Next, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir through the cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated and form the base of the ‘pizza’. Add the pizza sauce, followed by the pizza toppings, then add the mozzarella cheese on top.

Now, bake the crustless pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling on top. Remove the pizza from the oven before slicing and serving it.

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.

Add the olive oil to a skillet and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the ground turkey and break apart using a rubber spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until no longer pink. Stir through the Italian seasonings.

Remove the skillet off the heat. Stir through the cheddar cheese. Spread the pizza sauce on top, followed by the mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni. Top with the mozzarella cheese.

Place the skillet in the oven and bake the crustless pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Remove the skillet from the oven and slice into four portions and serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Calories: 282kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 19g
Sodium: 494mg
Potassium: 272mg
Fiber: 2g
Vitamin A: 419IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 342mg
Iron: 1mg
NET CARBS: 1g