Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli is a heartwarming Italian dish that combines tender pasta and creamy cannellini beans in a savory broth, seasoned with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as a delightful meal for friends and family. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it promises to bring everyone back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium cannellini beans, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cannellini beans; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Toss in the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in basil and oregano before serving; top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 3mg