Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Description:
You are going to love this one! This soup is chock full of flavor and you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes. Be good to yourself and add a touch of freshly grated Parmesan cheese to top it off. I hope you will enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (from 42 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 cans | Italian-style stewed tomatoes |
| 3 cans | Cannellini beans |
| 1 can | Great northern beans |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh Italian parsley |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil leaves |
| 1/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 4 cups | Chicken broth |
| Small shell pasta | |
| Parmesan cheese (for garnish) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 168.1
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 415.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.9g
- Fiber: 4.9g
- Sugar: 6.3g
- Protein: 6.1g
Instructions:
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Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.
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Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the hot oil. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.
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Add Tomatoes and Beans: Stir in the Italian-style stewed tomatoes (with their liquid), drained and rinsed cannellini beans, and great northern beans.
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Season and Simmer: Add chopped fresh Italian parsley, dried basil leaves, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well. Then, pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce Heat and Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Pasta: After 10 minutes, add the small shell pasta to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
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Continue Simmering: Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for about 10 more minutes or until the pasta is tender.
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Serve: Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, remove the pot from the heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy this comforting and flavorful Pasta Fagioli soup with your favorite crusty bread or a side salad.
This Pasta Fagioli recipe is not only delicious but also easy to make, perfect for a quick lunch or snack. With its rich Italian flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
