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Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Italian Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) is a great tasting, hearty, vegetarian pasta and bean soup – the perfect vegetarian dinner for a cold night.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 2625 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 medium celery stalk (chopped)
  • 1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
  • 15 ounce can cannellini beans (not drained)
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh)
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh)
  • 2 ounce cans chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 oz dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (gf pasta for gluten-free)
  • grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional
  • fresh basil (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Blend the beans with one cup water in electric blender until almost smooth.
  3. Add blended beans to pan then add the can of tomato sauce, celery, carrots, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
  4. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta directions.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese (extra), if desired.

Notes

  • If you want to make this more of a bean soup and omit the pasta, add another can of whole beans and omit the pasta.
  • Meal Prep Tip: Cook the pasta separate if you want to make this ahead. If you refrigerate with the pasta, it will soak up the liquid.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 262.5kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 623mg (26%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2625

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 262.5kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 623mg 26%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.