Description
Easy Pasta Fagioli is a delightful Italian soup that brings warmth and comfort to any dining table. This hearty dish features tender ditalini pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, Easy Pasta Fagioli is sure to impress your guests while providing a satisfying meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 thin slices onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion until soft. Stir in chopped garlic and sauté briefly.
- Add tomato sauce and chicken broth to the saucepan; season with black pepper, parsley, and basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente; then drain.
- Add drained cannellini beans to the simmering soup; let simmer for an additional few minutes. Stir in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg