Pasta Fagioli
Pasta fagioli is a comforting Italian dish that combines tender pasta and hearty beans in a savory broth. This flavorful soup, infused with aromatic herbs and fresh vegetables, is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the cannellini beans to warm through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg