Pasta E Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli is a hearty Italian soup made with pasta, beans, vegetables, and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Ditalini pasta - 1 cup
- Vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Crushed tomatoes - 1 can (28 oz)
- Cannellini beans - 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Celery - 2 stalks, diced
- Carrot - 2 medium, diced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g