Pasta Fagioli
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
Ladle the pasta fagioli into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 6449 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.4 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.7 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1177 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 5186 mg | 110% | |
*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.
