Description
Experience the cozy comfort of homemade Pasta Fagioli with this Best Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe. This delightful Italian classic blends hearty beans, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta in a savory broth, making it a perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and budget-friendly. This soup is not only versatile—allowing you to customize it based on what you have on hand—but it’s also an excellent way to enjoy a healthy dose of fiber and protein. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, quartered and sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced carrots until soft (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed cannellini beans, tomato sauce, bay leaf, basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water; bring to a boil.
- Add ditalini pasta and reduce heat to simmer for 6–7 minutes until al dente. Remove bay leaf.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg