Description
Easy Pasta Fagioli is a delightful and comforting Italian soup that epitomizes winter warmth. This simple yet hearty dish combines tender pasta, nutritious beans, and vibrant vegetables, all simmered together in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, Easy Pasta Fagioli is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 thin slices onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth; season with black pepper, parsley, and basil. Bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes), then drain.
- Add rinsed cannellini beans to the soup base and simmer for an additional few minutes. Stir in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg