Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients 3 slices salt pork (3 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
1 (10-oz) bag frozen seasoning blend (diced onions, bell peppers, celery)
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (32-oz) box reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (15.8-oz) cans great Northern beans (undrained)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1 cup ditalini pasta

Prep

• Cut salt pork into small pieces.

Steps

1. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place olive oil in pan, then add salt pork; cook and stir 2 minutes or until salt pork begins to melt.
2. Stir in garlic and seasoning blend; cook and stir 4 minutes or until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients (except pasta) and cover; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in pasta and cover; return to boiling. Remove lid and reduce heat to medium; simmer 8–10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve.

(Recipe Courtesy of Publix Apron's Simple Meals)