Description
Pasta e Fagioli Flavorful is a comforting Italian soup that combines tender pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and a variety of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. This hearty dish not only warms the soul but also brings families together around the dinner table, making it perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. With its robust flavors and wholesome ingredients, Pasta e Fagioli is truly a celebration of comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse the cannellini beans under cold water. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the broth and add rinsed beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Stir in oregano and season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to the pot; cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and simmer for an additional few minutes before serving. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg