Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

My lovely friend Janice shared this delicious recipe with me

Italian Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) is a great tasting, hearty, vegetarian pasta and bean soup – the perfect vegetarian dinner for a cold night.

PREP TIME:

10minutes mins

COOK TIME:

25minutes mins

TOTAL TIME:

35minutes mins

YIELD: 5 servings

COURSE: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

CUISINE: Italian

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion (chopped)

3 cloves garlic (chopped)

1 medium celery stalk (chopped)

1 medium carrot (finely chopped)

15 ounce can cannellini beans (not drained)

15 ounce can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)

1 large bay leaf

1 tbsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh)

1 tbsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh)

1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh)

2 14 ounce cans chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups water

kosher salt and pepper to taste

6 oz dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (gf pasta for gluten-free)

grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional

fresh basil (for serving)

Instructions

In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.

Blend the beans with one cup water in electric blender until almost smooth.

Add blended beans to pan then add the can of tomato sauce, celery, carrots, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.

Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta directions.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese (extra), if desired.

Notes

If you want to make this more of a bean soup and omit the pasta, add another can of whole beans and omit the pasta.

Meal Prep Tip: Cook the pasta separate if you want to make this ahead. If you refrigerate with the pasta, it will soak up the liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 262.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 623mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 6g - WW Points: 4