Description
Warm up with Mama Mia’s Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delightful Italian classic inspired by Olive Garden. This comforting soup combines a medley of beans, vegetables, and aromatic spices for a satisfying and hearty dish perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this nutritious recipe is packed with fiber and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (5-7 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until tender (10-12 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg