Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Hearty Italian Classic)
Discover the warm embrace of our Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Hearty Italian Classic), a delightful and nutritious Italian soup that brings together tender beans, hearty pasta, and an array of vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Each spoonful is rich in Mediterranean flavors, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, but it also makes wonderful leftovers that intensify in flavor overnight. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a wholesome meal that nourishes both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in drained cannellini beans and ditalini pasta; simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add chopped kale to the soup and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg