Description
This hearty beef and farfalle soup is perfect for a cozy dinner, combining rich flavors and comforting ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20–25 minutes to let flavors develop.
- While the soup simmers, cook farfalle pasta separately until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- During the last 5 minutes of simmering, stir in cooked pasta and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with a scoop of ricotta, a sprinkle of parmesan, and chopped parsley.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for freezing. Just store it in an airtight container and reheat when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg