Pasta Fagioli: Discover This Hearty Italian Classic!
Pasta Fagioli is a traditional Italian soup made with pasta and beans, known for its hearty and comforting qualities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker consistency, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or greens for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg