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Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Hearty Italian Classic)

This Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Hearty Italian Classic) is a delightful and nutritious soup that brings together the wholesome goodness of beans, al dente pasta, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for any occasion, this cozy dish warms your heart and satisfies your appetite with its rich flavors and comforting texture.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

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 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water. Mix well.
  3. Season with bay leaves, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low; add cannellini beans and ditalini pasta. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  5. In the last five minutes of cooking, stir in chopped kale until wilted.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving and mix in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, use homemade vegetable broth if possible. Experiment with different beans or vegetables to make the soup your own. Letting the soup sit for about 10 minutes after cooking allows flavors to meld beautifully.

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