Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

from thecleaneatingcouple.com
35 min

The Best Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe that is better than Olive Garden! Healthy, vegetarian & easy to make on the stove, crockpot or instant pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced (approx 3 garlic cloves))
  • 1 cup carrots (minced)
  • 30 oz cooked cannellini beans (low or no sodium (rinsed/drained if using canned))
  • 15 oz canned tomato sauce (low or no sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional- omit if you don't like spice or add to taste at end)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock (low or no sodium)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta (gluten free if necessary (about 5 oz))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot on the stove, heat olive oil. Sauté onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and softened.

  2. 2

    Important: This recipe is best when made on the stovetop. The pasta can easily get overcooked in the instant pot.

  3. 3

    Important: This recipe is best when made on the stovetop. The pasta can easily get overcooked in the crockpot.