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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Posted: 27 Jan 2022 05:00 AM PST Slow cooker Pasta e Fagioli soup is a rich and hearty Italian soup loaded with pasta, vegetables, beans, and lean ground beef. It’s hearty, comforting, and oh so delicious! Italy knows just the way to my heart! If you love a good Italian soup, try this creamy  Zuppa Toscana, this chicken gnocchi, or this classic Italian wedding soup. A Reader’s Review This is a great simple recipe for a tasty, filling meal! My husband also really enjoyed it… Going to be a regular at our house. Thanks for this winner!!! -Keriema Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Today I am sharing one of my favorite soups: Pasta e Fagioli. This is comfort food at its finest! It’s a super hearty, meaty, thick Italian soup loaded with veggies, meat, and beans. But that’s not even the best part! The best of all is that this soup is made in a slow cooker. That means little to no prep time and lots of flavors. This soup simmers low and slow for 8 hours! Let the slow cooker do all the work while you relax and enjoy the aroma in your home. While your soup is cooking all day, then you have some time to make a few sides to go with it. I love adding a side salad and some breadsticks to dip into this soup. You can also make those recipes ahead of time! Then, when the soup is finished, all you have to do is get it all out, set the table, and dig in! It’s a great meal that your entire family will enjoy. Ingredients You Need to Make Pasta e Fagioli This is a thick, rich and hearty soup that is loved by all. So many ingredients but so much flavor in all of them! You will love the combination of vegetables, beans, and pasta. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Extra virgin olive oil: This adds a hint of seasoning and liquid in the mix. Ground beef: When I buy ground beef I try and get it as lean as possible. Carrots: The should be freshly peeled and sliced. Canned carrots are little too mushy when simmering them for a long period of time. Celery stalks: Slice and dice them to your preference. Onion: I like to dice these up a little smaller for kids. Crushed tomatoes: Canned tomatoes are best. Some cans are flavored which adds more flavor so get the kind that you prefer. Beef broth: This liquid base adds in a delicious flavor. Bay leaves: This brings in a strong taste that is so familiar in soups. Oregano: The oregano brings more aromatic seasoning to the soup. Dried basil: Dried basil has a slight pepper taste but is perfectly strong and sweet. Dried thyme: Thyme is a subtle flavor but it is enough for this soup. Salt and pepper: Add this to taste (I added 1 tsp salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper) Cannelloni beans and red kidney beans: Make sure that these have been drained and rinsed before adding Ditalini pasta: This uncooked pasta will be added in at the end. How to Make Pasta e Fagioli This soup takes just a bit of prep time and is super easy to throw together. Serve it with a hot, fresh perfect soft, buttery roll for a great dinner meal! Brown the ground beef: Add olive oil to a large skillet and add in ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Combine all ingredients: Place the beef in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except for the beans and pasta. Cook on low: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes before serving stir in beans and pasta. Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve: Serve immediately while hot. Is Pasta e Fagiolia Main Dish or a Side Dish? This is a common question, and there is no correct answer! This dish is filling enough and has your meats and veggies all in one so you can definitely serve it as a main dish! Add in a Caprese salad and some breadsticks and it can be a meal. Or, you can serve it as an appetizer to the main course! Either way, it’s going to fill you up! What’s the Difference Between Minestrone Soup and Pasta e Fagioli? These two soups are often confused with one another! They are both delicious but here are the differences between the two: Consistency: The main difference between minestrone soup and pasta e fagioli soup is the meat and the thickness. Minestrone leaves our ground beef and has a thinner consistency. Vegetables: They each have vegetables but pasta e fagioli has a few more and a different variety. How to Store Leftovers This soup makes fantastic leftovers! It tastes just as good, if not better, the next day! Refrigerate: Place the soup in an airtight container and put it in your fridge. It will last 3-4 days. Reheat: When you are ready to eat it again then put the soup in a medium sized pot and cook it on medium-high heat on your stove. It will take 5-10 minutes until it’s heated through. More Italian Recipes to Try As I said before, Italy really knows the way to my heart! All of the delicious seasonings, soups and pasta are SOO GOOD. It’s hard to pick a favorite! It you are looking for some more delicious tried and true recipes then you will love these that I have rounded up. Serve them family style and it will feel as if you are in Italy! Enjoy! Dinner Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta Dinner Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Dinner Slow Cooker Italian Beef Dinner The BEST Lasagna Ever! Print Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Slow cooker Pasta e Fagioli soup is a rich and hearty Italian soup loaded with pasta, vegetables, beans, and lean ground beef. It's hearty, comforting, and oh so delicious! Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup Cuisine American, Italian, Italian American Keyword pasta e fagiioli, pasta e fagioli soup Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 7 hours Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes Servings 10 people Calories 177kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Equipment Crock-Pot Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper Instant Pot Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef 2 whole carrots diced 4 celery stalks diced 1 medium onion diced 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes 2 (14.5 ounce can) beef broth 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 whole bay leaves salt and pepper to taste I added 1 tsp salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 (15 ounce can) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce can) red kidney beans drained and rinsed 1 cup ditalini pasta uncooked Instructions Add olive oil to a large skillet and add in ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Place the beef in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except for the beans and pasta. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes before serving stir in beans and pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve immediately while hot. Notes Updated on January 27, 2022   Original Post on October 23, 2015 Nutrition Serving: 1cup | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2216IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg Save

Air Fryer Cajun Garlic Butter Tilapia Posted: 26 Jan 2022 05:00 PM PST Using an air fryer and Cajun spices is the best way to cook up this tender fish! This air fryer cajun garlic butter tilapia is so easy and delicious, it’s sure to become a new favorite lunch! If you haven’t already, you’ve got to try cooking up fish fillets in your air fryer. It keeps them soft and tender on the inside with the perfect golden crust! Air fryer parmesan cod, brown sugar salmon, and crab cakes are all knockout seafood recipes you need to make right now! Easy Air Fryer Cajun Tilapia Recipe Tilapia is easily one of my favorite types of fish to cook with. It’s so mild and tender, and absorbs the flavor of whatever seasonings you cook it with! Kick your lunch up a notch with this super easy recipe loaded with all of the flavors you crave! Garlic butter and Cajun seasonings turn an ordinary tilapia fillet into an absolute dream! It’s so golden, flavorful, and flaky! I assure you, you’ll love every bite! But seriously, this tilapia is a winner. It only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish! The savory glaze whisks up in seconds and then it’s off to the air fryer to let it work its magic. This recipe has been a life-changer for busy days. A tasty, healthy meal in minutes with no hassle! Need more air fryer inspo? Find all of my favorite recipes here! Everything You Need for Cajun Garlic Butter Tilapia It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this amazing air fryer tilapia! Combined, they create something that rivals even the best seafood restaurants! You’re going to love how it turns out. Measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card below. Tilapia Fillets: With a mild fish flavor and tender texture, this is the star of the show! If possible, use fresh tilapia. Frozen tilapia can alter its amazing natural texture. Salt and Pepper: This is the foundation of your tilapia’s seasoning. Add to taste! Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce Butter: Honestly, nothing makes a marinade great like some rich and creamy butter! Olive Oil: Olive oil helps to keep your fish nice and flaky while creating a crispy outer layer. It adds a great flavor and helps the seasonings stick, too! Minced Garlic: You can’t go wrong with garlic! Add in a few cloves worth for that perfect savory flavor. Cajun Seasoning: To be honest, you probably have all of the spices in your cabinet, so try making this at home! This way, you can customize your own blend to your liking, whether you like it more spicy, savory, or somewhere in the middle. Find my full recipe here. Let's Air Fry This Fish! Making your cajun garlic butter tilapia is a piece of cake. Skip the frozen meal and make this instead! You’ll love how fresh and delicious it is. Season: First, salt and pepper the tilapia fillets. Whisk Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning. Then, spread evenly over the fish. Air Fry: Place the fish in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 290 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Next, flip the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes more or until flaky and opaque. Enjoy! Air Fryer Tilapia Tips and Tricks These are a few things to keep in mind when cooking your air fryer Cajun garlic butter tilapia. They are super easy fixes but can take your fish from good to great! Is It Fresh? Your raw tilapia should have a very mild fish smell. If it has a strong, ammonia-like odor, it likely has spoiled and should not be used. A dull color and slimy layer over the fish are also indications it’s no longer fresh. Thaw Frozen Tilapia: If using frozen tilapia, be sure to let it thaw in the fridge overnight before use. If you cook your tilapia straight from the freezer, it may cook unevenly. Cook a Single Layer: It’s important not to overcrowd your air fryer when cooking your tilapia. Only cook a single layer at a time so the air is able to circulate and cook your fish all the way through. Making Sure It's Done: You’ll know your fish is cooked through when it’s completely opaque. Cooking times may vary slightly if you’re using thicker tilapia fillets. Additionally, you can use a thermometer to check and see if your fish has an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. What to Serve With Air Fryer Tilapia Because I want the amazing flavors of this tilapia to shine through, I like to serve sides that aren’t too overpowering and will complement it nicely. Vegetable dishes are always my go-to! Here are a few quick and easy side dishes to help you complete your meal. I know you’ll love these combinations as much as I do! Side Dishes Perfect “Roasted” Air Fryer Asparagus Side Dishes Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes Air Fryer “Roasted” Cauliflower Side Dishes Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Broccoli Storing Leftovers Although best served fresh, here’s how to store your tilapia to keep it tasting as delicious as possible! In the Refrigerator: In an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, your fish will stay good for up to 3 days. Reheating: The quickest way to reheat your Cajun garlic butter tilapia is in the air fryer for about 3 minutes at 350 degrees. You can also reheat it over medium heat on the stove with a little melted butter in the pan. More Amazing Seafood Dishes Making dishes worthy of your favorite seafood restaurants at home is easier than you’d think! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite recipes for you to try. Not only are they packed with mouthwatering flavor, but they’re easy to make as well! Serve these at your next dinner party and your guests will be blown away! Dinner The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever! Dinner Brown Butter Lime Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa Dinner Shrimp Boil Foil Packets Dinner Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon (The Best Salmon Ever!) Print Air Fryer Tilapia Using an air fryer and Cajun spices is the best way to cook up this tender fish! This air fryer cajun garlic butter tilapia is so easy and delicious, it's sure to become a new favorite lunch! Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword air fryer tilapia Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 4 tilapia Calories 250kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Ingredients 1 pound tilapia fillets salt and pepper Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce: 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Instructions Salt and Pepper the tilapia fillets. To make the Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning. Spread evenly over the fish. Place the fish in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 290 degrees for 5 minutes. Flip the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes more or until flaky and opaque. Nutrition Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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