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A steaming bowl of hearty pasta fagioli filled with pasta, beans, and vegetables.

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

This recipe guides you through creating a perfect Pasta Fagioli in just four simple steps, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and one can of drained cannellini beans to the pot, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cooking the Pasta and Beans
  1. Stir in the ditalini pasta and the second can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.
  2. Cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Finishing Touches
  1. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs like oregano or basil.
  2. Adjust consistency with more broth if necessary and let it simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Serving
  1. Ladle the Pasta Fagioli into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a parmesan rind to the soup while it simmers. Adjust the amount of broth to reach your preferred soup consistency. This recipe is also great for meal prepping and freezes well. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth or water if needed.