Pasta Fagioli

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this classic Pasta Fagioli recipe is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Featuring tender cannellini beans, al dente pasta, and a rich, herb-infused tomato broth, this one-pot meal strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and satisfaction. Fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery create the aromatic base, while a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley and nutty Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under 45 minutes, this easy Italian soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy a bowl of traditional Italian goodness! Keywords: Pasta Fagioli recipe, Italian soup, bean and pasta soup, hearty weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Add the pasta to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the soup has thickened slightly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.

Step 8

Ladle the pasta fagioli into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2437.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1782.3

Total Fat 65.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 47.9mg	0%
Sodium 6449.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 77.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1177.4mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 5186.0mg	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: 32.2%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 51.0%