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A steaming bowl of hearty pasta fagioli with beans and pasta.

Best way to grow your perfect Pasta Fagioli recipe in 4 steps

This Pasta Fagioli recipe is a hearty and delicious dish, perfect for a comforting meal. It's packed with flavor and comes together in just 4 simple steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Fagioli Base
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 0.5 cup diced celery
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, then cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Cooking the Base
  1. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Adding Pasta
  1. Add ditalini pasta to the simmering mixture. Cook according to package directions until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then ladle the Pasta Fagioli into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a parmesan rind to the soup while it simmers. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or grated parmesan cheese makes a great garnish. This soup reheates well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.