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Pasta e Fagioli
Ingredients
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 cchopped onion
- 1 largecarrot
peeled and chopped
- 1 largecelery stalk
chopped
- 2 largegarlic cloves
minced
- ¼ tspchili flakes
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- 6 cchicken
or vegetable stock for a vegetarian option
- 1 cchopped peeled tomatoes
fresh or canned
- ½ lbditalini pasta
- 215-ounce cans cannellini or borlotti beans
drained and rinsed, or 3 1/2 cups freshly cooked beans
- ¼ cchopped parsley
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, carrot and celery for 2 to 3 minutes, until its soft and translucent. Add the garlic, chili flakes and Italian seasoning and sauté another minute.
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- 2
Add the chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and keep the soup at a strong simmer.
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- 3
When the pasta is al dente, add the beans and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Pasta e Fagioli
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, hearty comfort? This classic Pasta e Fagioli recipe, often called pasta fazool, delivers on all fronts, bringing traditional Italian flavors right to your kitchen with everyday pantry ingredients.
Why This Recipe Shines
What makes this comforting Italian soup a perennial favorite is its simplicity and satisfying depth. It transforms humble pantry staples like beans, pasta, and tomatoes into a rich, flavorful meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent. This recipe embraces the "1-Pot" spirit, making it a perfect, no-fuss solution for a delicious and budget-friendly dinner.
Imagine a robust, savory soup brimming with tender ditalini pasta, creamy cannellini or borlotti beans, and sweet chopped tomatoes, all infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. The broth, rich with chicken or vegetable stock, carries a subtle warmth from chili flakes, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. It's a deeply satisfying, hearty soup that promises to warm you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for any cozy evening. This dish naturally offers a wonderful blend of vegetables, legumes, and pasta, providing a complete and comforting meal.
Customization & Serving
This versatile soup welcomes your personal touch. For a truly vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli, simply swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock. While ditalini pasta is traditional, small elbow macaroni or other short pasta shapes work wonderfully. You can use either canned or freshly cooked cannellini or borlotti beans, depending on what you have on hand. Don't shy away from adjusting the chili flakes to your preferred level of warmth.
Serve this warming Pasta e Fagioli as a complete meal on a chilly evening, perhaps with a crusty piece of bread for dipping. It's a fantastic choice for a family dinner or a comforting lunch, and its simple ingredients make it a budget-friendly option for feeding a crowd.