Pasta & Fagioli

This comforting Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate rustic Italian comfort food. It features tender navy beans simmered in a rich, savory tomato and herb broth, studded with small pasta shells. The combination of earthy beans, bright tomatoes, and aromatic garlic creates a deeply satisfying dish that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day, this soup is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It serves as a complete, hearty main course that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 280.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This comforting Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate rustic Italian comfort food. It features tender navy beans simmered in a rich, savory tomato and herb broth, studded with small pasta shells. The combination of earthy beans, bright tomatoes, and aromatic garlic creates a deeply satisfying dish that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day, this soup is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It serves as a complete, hearty main course that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table.

Ingredients

8 ounce Navy beans or

Directions

1
Soak beans overnight in water to cover.
2
Drain water and rinse beans.
3
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and add the onion, celery, and garlic.
4
Cook and stir gently for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and begin to color slightly.
5
Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, stock, parsley, and soaked beans.
6
Add 1 cup of cold water to the bean mixture.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 1-1/2 hours or until beans are soft.
8
About 30 minutes before soup is done, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
9
Drain and rinse pasta.
10
Add pasta to the soup mixture.
11
Season with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste.
12
Serve soup with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g84%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 16.4g33%

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

Note

If using dried cranberry beans, soak them overnight as well; they make an excellent soup if available.

Use the best imported Parmesan cheese you can afford for garnish; it's worth the cost.

Salt is optional; you can leave it off and let guests add it at the table if they prefer a saltier taste.

This soup is great on a cold wintery night. Serve with a mixed green salad, crusty sourdough bread, and a good Italian Chianti or Barbera wine.

Keywords: pasta e fagioli, bean soup, italian soup, navy beans, comfort food, tomato soup, hearty, rustic, vegetarian, meal prep, winter dinner, easy soup, bean stew, italian cooking, family dinner, savory, homemade

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