Tuscan Cannellini Bean Soup - Pasta Con Fagioli
A very tasty, quick and easy light meal; this Tuscan cannellini bean soup is a family favourite.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 prig rosemary fresh
- 2 grams/5 ounce can cannellini beans drain beans and reserve their liquid, brand Cirio
- 1 cup water warm
- 1 cup small pasta any
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil for garnish
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the oil, garlic and rosemary. Turn the heat on low and soften the garlic.
- Add ⅔ of the drained beans and stir for a minute or two to heat them through before mashing them with a fork.
- Add water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and boil till pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the bean water and remaining beans and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Serve with a swirl of olive oil and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.