5 from 12 votes
Traditional Italian Pasta e Fagioli
Traditional Italian Pasta e Fagioli is a hearty bean and pasta soup featuring borlotti beans simmered with aromatic herbs and onions in a flavorful vegetable stock. The soup includes both whole and pureed beans, creating a rich, creamy texture alongside tender short pasta. Topped with fresh parsley, optional Parmesan, and cracked black pepper, it combines robust Italian flavors with comforting textures for a satisfying meal.
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely minced
- 2 cans borlotti beans 15 oz /425 g each, drained
- 3 sage finely chopped, leaves
- 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves finely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock hot
- 12 ounces short pasta
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- sea salt freshly-cracked
- black pepper freshly-cracked
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive in medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, add the onion and cook until it begins to turn golden, adding a bit of warm water if necessary.
- Add the borlotti beans, sage and rosemary leaves, pour in half the stock and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season with ½ teaspoon (or to taste) of fine sea salt.
- Remove half of the bean soup mixture, transfer into a blender, blend it until smooth and return it into the pot. Pour the remaining stock into the pot, add in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through.
- Divide the pasta e fagioli among bowls, top with fresh parsley, optional Parmesan cheese and freshly-cracked black pepper, drizzle with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
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Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over low heat until warmed through to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Potassium
238mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
606IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.