🍝 Pasta e Fagioli

The Best Italian 🍝 Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

⏰ Timing

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
• Total Time: 45-50 minutes

🍴 Ingredients

• 🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 🥕 2 carrots, diced
• 🌿 2 celery stalks, diced
• 🍅 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 🍲 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 🥣 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 🍝 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or macaroni)
• 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
• 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
• 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
• 🧀 Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
• Sauté until vegetables are soft (about 5-7 minutes).

2. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

• Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes to let the flavors combine.

3. Add Broth and Beans

• Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
• Add the cannellini beans.
• Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. Cook the Pasta

• Add the pasta to the pot and cook until al dente (refer to pasta package instructions). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

5. Adjust Seasoning

• Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

6. Serve

• Ladle the soup into bowls.
• Top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Enjoy your delicious Pasta e Fagioli soup!