This comforting Pasta Fagioli is the ultimate cozy meal, blending tender ditalini pasta with savory cannellini beans in a rich, slow-simmered tomato broth. The base starts with sautéed onions and garlic, building a deep, aromatic foundation that is both simple and deeply flavorful. ItâÂÂs a rustic dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a satisfying, wholesome dinner without much fuss. The texture is hearty yet light enough to be enjoyed as a main course. Serve it family-style with crusty bread for dipping, and watch it disappear quickly. ItâÂÂs a vegan-friendly classic that delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort, making it a reliable weeknight staple that everyone will love.
Easy – Pasta Fagioli
Description
This comforting Pasta Fagioli is the ultimate cozy meal, blending tender ditalini pasta with savory cannellini beans in a rich, slow-simmered tomato broth. The base starts with saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, building a deep, aromatic foundation that is both simple and deeply flavorful. ItâÂÂs a rustic dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a satisfying, wholesome dinner without much fuss. The texture is hearty yet light enough to be enjoyed as a main course. Serve it family-style with crusty bread for dipping, and watch it disappear quickly. ItâÂÂs a vegan-friendly classic that delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort, making it a reliable weeknight staple that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes and a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans (or similar white beans).
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Add enough water or vegetable broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch, roughly 4-6 cups.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Meanwhile, cook the ditalini pasta in a separate pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
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Stir the cooked pasta into the bean and tomato mixture.
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If the soup is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in fresh chopped parsley and basil just before serving.
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Ladle into bowls and serve hot, optionally topped with a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 294.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.2g47%
- Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 3.7g
- Protein 1.2g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.