Description
Pasta e Fagioli is a traditional Italian soup featuring tender pasta, creamy beans, and vegetables simmered in a savory tomato broth. This hearty dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in cannellini beans, kidney beans, and pasta. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them to the soup.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegetarian.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta e fagioli, Italian bean soup, pasta and bean soup, traditional Italian soup, hearty vegetarian soup