Pasta e Fagioli

Warm, hearty, and bursting with Italian-inspired flavors, Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate comfort food that doubles as a nutritious meal. This rustic recipe combines tender ditalini pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables—like onion, carrot, and celery—simmered to perfection in a savory tomato and herb-infused broth. With fragrant notes of garlic, oregano, thyme, and basil, each spoonful delivers a rich, satisfying taste that’s both cozy and wholesome. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, this soul-soothing soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly evenings. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes and customizable with either chicken or vegetable broth, this classic Italian dish promises to become a family favorite. Serve it with crusty bread for a meal that’s as filling as it is flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced celery stalk
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup dried ditalini pasta
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juices to the pot, followed by the drained and rinsed cannellini beans.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Add the ditalini pasta to the pot and cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and let the soup sit for a minute to allow the cheese to melt and incorporate into the broth.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the pasta e fagioli hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2329.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1828.7

Total Fat 53.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 27.9mg	0%
Sodium 7891.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 72.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 729.8mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 3355.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 58.9%