Description
This Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Hearty Italian Classic) is a delightful fusion of flavors that captures the essence of Italian comfort food right in your kitchen. With its rich and hearty combination of cannellini beans, ditalini pasta, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup is not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal with family, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add drained cannellini beans and ditalini pasta; cook for an additional 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Mix in chopped kale and stir until wilted. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg