Description
Indulge in this hearty and healthy Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a classic Italian bean soup that warms the soul. This comforting dish is brimming with nutritious ingredients, including protein-rich cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and al dente pasta. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping, it can be ready in just 35 minutes. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this vegetarian delight is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or spices to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy a bowl of comfort that’s not only delicious but also good for you!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup quartered carrots
- 2 15 oz cans cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 dried bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in quartered carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add rinsed cannellini beans and tomato sauce; mix well.
- Incorporate bay leaf, dried herbs (basil, parsley, oregano), black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta to the pot; simmer until tender (8–10 minutes).
- Remove bay leaf before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups or 375g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg