Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg cranberry beans, fresh; 1 large onion; 3 celery ribs; 2 carrots; 150 g pancetta or 150 g bacon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium potatoes, whole & peeled; 2 liters chicken broth; ¾ cup ditali pasta; salt; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 kg cranberry beans, fresh
1 large onion
3 celery ribs
2 carrots
150 g pancetta or 150 g bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium potatoes, whole & peeled
2 liters chicken broth
¾ cup ditali pasta
salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup parmesan cheese

1
Shell the beans, discarding any brown ones.
2
In a food processor, chop the onion, celery, carrots, & pancetta/bacon until finely minced.
3
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
4
Add the minced ingredients and saute for 5 minutes.
5
Add the beans, potatoes, broth & stir.
6
Cover the soup, bring to a boil, & simmer over low heat for an hour or until the beans are tender.
7
Remove the potatoes, mash them roughly with a fork, and return to the soup.
8
Add the pasta, raise the heat to medium, & cook for about 15 minutes.
9
Taste for salt.
10
Serve in individual bowls & drizzle each serving with 2 teaspoons of olive oil or sprinkle with 1 T. parmesan cheese.
11
Not both.

1836

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

203

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg cranberry beans, fresh, 1 large onion, 3 celery ribs, 2 carrots, and more.

Yes, Italian Pasta Fagioli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Pasta Fagioli

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