The Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe - Lemon Stripes

Ingredients

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 (15 oz) cans, crushed tomatoes (or one 28oz can)
• 4 cups, chicken or veggie broth
• 2 (14 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small parmesan rind
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp, crushed red pepper (more if you like a kick)
• 1 box of small pasta (I like to use Banza chickpea pasta for a gluten-free and protein-heavy option)
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving