Pasta Fazool
Hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor, Pasta Fazool—also known as Pasta e Fagioli—is a classic Italian soup that brings rustic simplicity to your table. This one-pot wonder is brimming with tender cannellini beans, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil, all simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. A cup of al dente pasta folded in at the end transforms this soup into a satisfying main course, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a touch of brightness. Ready in just 50 minutes and yielding four generous servings, this heartwarming dish is a must-try for fans of traditional Italian cuisine, rustic soups, and wholesome comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz cannellini beans (or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Sauté the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta separately according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
After the soup has simmered, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Stir in the cooked pasta and let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 8476 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.6 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.3 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.0 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1192 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 4312 mg | 92% | |
*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.
