Easy Pasta Fagioli

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This hearty pasta fagioli recipe with cannellini beans and ditalini pasta is a classic and deliciously comforting Italian soup. Serve with a grating of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

Submitted by Cindy
Updated on November 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 carrot, diced

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 1 thin slice onion, diced

  • ½ teaspoon chopped garlic

  • 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • ½ tablespoon dried basil leaves

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta

  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook and stir until soft. Add garlic and sauté briefly.

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  2. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, parsley, basil, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.

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  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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  4. Add beans and cooked pasta to soup; simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
5g Fat
61g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 1882mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 9g 34%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 924mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.