Pasta Fagioli
Pasta fagioli is a classic Italian soup that combines hearty beans, tender pasta, and aromatic herbs in a rich, savory broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly days, bringing warmth and joy to your table. Easy to prepare and adaptable to what you have on hand, pasta fagioli makes an ideal weeknight meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes with their juices and simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed beans. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in ditalini pasta along with oregano and thyme; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg