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A side view of a white crock filled with Pasta Fagioli.
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Easy Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Delicious Italian soup the whole family will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 190kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large soup pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ cups diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots (2 carrots)
  • 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks)
  • 3 large garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 14 oz. canned, diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 oz. canned cannallini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ lb. pasta (shells or elbows)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh, chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Gather and prep all your ingredients.
    Ingredients for Pasta Fagioli gathered on a work surface.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
    Raw, chopped, carrots, onions, and celery cooking in oil in a large soup pot.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
    Raw garlic added to sautéd veggies in a soup pot.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth and spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
    Spices added to the broth and veggies in a soup pot.
  • Add the pasta to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for about 6-8 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente. Stir frequently to avoid anything burning on the bottom of the pot.
    Raw pasta added to broth and veggies in a soup pot.
  • Stir in the spinach or kale and canned beans, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until warmed through
    Beans and frozen spinach added to a soup pot of Pasta Fagioli.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Pasta e Fagioli hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
    An overhead view of a white crock filled with Pasta Fagioli.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3331IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg