Italian Dinner Soups & Stews Comfort Food

Pasta e Fagioli

Name: Pasta e Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 each yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 each carrot, peeled and diced; 1 each celery, diced; 3 each garlic, minced; 400 g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 400 g canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 400 g crushed tomatoes; 1 l chicken stock; 150 g ditalini pasta; 1 each rosemary, sprig; 1 each bay leaf; 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 50 g parmesan cheese, grated, for serving; 2 tbsp parsley, chopped, for garnish

A hearty Italian soup with creamy beans, tender pasta, and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

⏱ 15 min prep · 40 min cook · easy

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Ingredients

30 ml olive oil
1 yellow onion finely chopped
1 carrot peeled and diced
1 celery diced
3 garlic minced
400 g canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
400 g canned pinto beans drained and rinsed
400 g crushed tomatoes
1 L chicken stock
150 g ditalini pasta
1 rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
5 ml kosher salt plus more to taste
2 ml black pepper freshly ground
50 g parmesan cheese grated, for serving
30 ml parsley chopped, for garnish

Nutritionper serving (6 total: 1420 kcal)

Calories	240
Protein	13g
Fat	8g
Carbs	30g
Fiber	10g
Sugar	6g
Sodium	1520mg

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Method

1
Sautéing
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏲ 5 min
2
Sautéing
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
⏲ 1 min
3
Boiling
Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, rosemary sprig, bay leaf, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Bring to a boil.
4
Simmering
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
⏲ 20 min
5
Remove and discard the rosemary sprig and bay leaf.
6
Simmering
Add ditalini pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. The soup should be slightly thickened.
⏲ 10 min
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.