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A steaming bowl of traditional Pasta e Fagioli with ditalini pasta and beans

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Pasta e Fagioli is a hearty and flavorful Italian soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This classic dish combines pasta and beans in a rich tomato-based broth with aromatic vegetables, making it both satisfying and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion diced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 cans Cannellini beans 15 oz each, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Ditalini pasta
  • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 sprig Fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Strainer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans; bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. While the soup simmers, cook the ditalini pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain the pasta once cooked.
  5. Add the cooked ditalini pasta to the soup base, along with the chopped fresh rosemary and thyme. Stir well and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle the hot Pasta e Fagioli into individual bowls. For an extra touch, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade chicken or vegetable broth. You can also adjust the consistency of the soup by blending a portion of the beans before adding them back to the pot, or by adding more broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.