Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting pasta fagioli, a traditional Italian bean soup rich with flavor and heartwarming goodness. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- Ditalini or elbow macaroni
- Canned cannellini beans
- Low-sodium vegetable broth
- Diced carrots
- Chopped celery
- Fresh minced garlic
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced carrots and chopped celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant—avoid burning.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot; stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in cannellini beans and small pasta; cook until pasta is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Before serving, stir in freshly chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg