Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of authentic Pasta e Fagioli, a traditional Italian soup that beautifully combines wholesome ingredients for a hearty meal. With its rich flavors from pancetta, beans, and tomatoes, this dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare and budget-friendly, Pasta e Fagioli is not only nourishing but also versatile—customize it with seasonal vegetables or different pasta shapes to suit your taste. Enjoy this rustic delight that has stood the test of time in Italian cuisine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1 parmesan rind (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 quart reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans (15.5 oz) reduced sodium cannellini or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta or other small pasta
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced pancetta; cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and rosemary; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Mash a quarter cup of beans with some cooking liquid to form a paste; add to pot along with remaining whole beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10–15 minutes before adding pasta. Cook covered for an additional 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve topped with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg