Pasta Fagioli

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Warm, hearty, and brimming with robust Italian flavors, Pasta Fagioli is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights or crisp autumn evenings. This classic soup combines tender cannellini beans, perfectly al dente pasta, and a rich tomato-vegetable broth infused with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Featuring sautéed onion, carrot, and celery as the base, each spoonful delivers layers of flavor, enhanced by a sprinkling of fresh parsley and creamy Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is both easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Perfectly balanced and undeniably delicious, Pasta Fagioli is a must-try recipe for lovers of rustic Italian cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. Add the pasta to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the soup has thickened slightly.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.

8. Ladle the pasta fagioli into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (576.5g)

Calories		506
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.1 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	4.6 g	23%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.7 g
Cholesterol		12 mg	4%
Sodium		1484 mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate		73.2 g	27%
	Dietary Fiber	12.7 g	45%
	Total Sugars	9.8 g
Protein		21.3 g	43%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		279 mg	21%
Iron		6.3 mg	35%
Potassium		1237 mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 582 cal (27.8%%)

Protein: 339 cal (16.2%%)

Carbs: 1172 cal (56.0%%)