Name: Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried white great northern or navy beans (*see notes); 2/3 cup dried red kidney beans (*see notes); 1 pound ground Italian sausage ((mild or spicy)); 1/2 yellow or white onion, (diced); 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 15 oz can tomato sauce; 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes ((not drained)); 2 celery ribs, (chopped); 1/2 cup carrots, (chopped or sliced ); 1 cup ditalini pasta, (boiled til tender); 1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian blend seasoning ( (OR substitute 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano)); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; fresh basil, cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese (for topping)