Description
Pasta e Fagioli, meaning pasta and beans, is a classic Italian soup. This recipe features cannellini beans and small pasta in a savory broth. It’s a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth, cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add small pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- If using, add kale or spinach during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in lemon juice if desired.
- Ladle the pasta fagioli soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley or basil and Parmesan cheese if using. Serve warm with bread.
Notes
- For a vegetarian pasta fagioli, use vegetable broth.
- Other small pasta shapes like shells or orzo can be used.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick to your pasta and beans soup.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Freezing is possible, but the pasta may soften upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (assumes 6 servings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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