Description
Pasta fagioli is a comforting Italian soup that combines small pasta and creamy cannellini beans in a savory broth. This hearty dish bursts with flavors from aromatic herbs, garlic, and fresh vegetables, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Quick to prepare yet satisfying, pasta fagioli is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the drained cannellini beans and diced tomatoes (with juices). Mix well.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg