This comforting and flavorful dish, Pasta Fagioli, is a traditional Italian soup made with tender pasta, beans, and vegetables. Perfectly spiced and hearty, it’s a dish that warms the soul. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light meal or serving it as a family dinner, this soup is a classic that never goes out of style. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavors, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 onion, chopped 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 2 carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 celery stalks, diced 🌿
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (like cannellini), drained and rinsed 🍲
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 🍲
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
- 4 cups vegetable broth 🍲
- 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
- 1 tsp dried basil 🌿
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little kick) 🌶
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow) 🍝
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving 🧀
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Beans & Tomatoes: Stir in the white beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Cook for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Final Touches: Once the pasta is cooked, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you like a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans with a fork or immersion blender.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Serve warm with crusty bread for the perfect Italian experience.
⏰ Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 250 per serving
🍯 Why You’ll Love It:
Pasta Fagioli is a classic Italian comfort food that’s hearty, nutritious, and super easy to make! Packed with fiber, protein, and tons of veggies, it’s a satisfying dish that everyone will love. The combination of tender pasta, creamy beans, and savory broth makes for a flavorful, cozy meal that can be enjoyed on any day of the week. You can also make it in advance and it tastes even better the next day. Try it with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a little extra indulgence!