Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Pasta e fagioli soup is the ultimate Italian comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This hearty dish combines tender ditalini pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and a robust tomato broth, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, and enjoy a meal that brings everyone together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes; add cannellini beans. Bring to a simmer.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Before serving, stir in fresh parsley and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg