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Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Pasta Fagioli Recipe

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Pasta Fagioli is a delightful and hearty Italian soup that marries the comforting flavors of pasta and beans with an array of vibrant vegetables. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 35 minutes from prep to table. It’s not only quick and easy to make but also offers a healthy, vegetarian option that everyone will love. Whether you prepare it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an instant pot, this versatile dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its rich blend of spices and fresh ingredients, each bowl delivers warmth and satisfaction, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup quartered carrots
  • 2 15 oz cans cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic.
  2. Stir in quartered carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rinsed cannellini beans, tomato sauce, bay leaf, herbs, black pepper, vegetable broth, and water; stir well.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in dry ditalini pasta and cook uncovered until al dente (8–10 minutes).
  6. Remove bay leaf before serving and enjoy hot.

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