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A dish of many names — pasta e fagioli, pasta fagioli, or pasta fazool — this classic Italian soup of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables is a tried and tested favorite.
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.
Add the chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and keep the soup at a strong simmer.
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.