Pasta E Fagioli(Pasta And Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Pasta E Fagioli(Pasta And Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 c. diced onions; 1/2 c. diced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 large tomatoes, blanched and chopped; 1 qt. plus 1 c. water; 6 oz. uncooked white kidney beans, rinsed and soaked overnight, then drained (cannellini); 1 c. each: sliced zucchini, chopped carrots and cut green beans; 1/2 c. each: chopped green and red bell peppers; 1 1/2 oz. uncooked ditalini (small tube macaroni); 1 Tbsp. each: chopped fresh basil and Italian (flat leaf) parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 2 oz. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
1 c. diced onions
1/2 c. diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
4 large tomatoes, blanched and chopped
1 qt. plus 1 c. water
6 oz. uncooked white kidney beans, rinsed and soaked overnight, then drained (cannellini)
1 c. each: sliced zucchini, chopped carrots and cut green beans
1/2 c. each: chopped green and red bell peppers
1 1/2 oz. uncooked ditalini (small tube macaroni)
1 Tbsp. each: chopped fresh basil and Italian (flat leaf) parsley
1 tsp. salt
2 oz. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over high heat; add onions, celery and garlic and saute until onions are translucent.
2
Add tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes; add water and kidney beans and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until beans are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
4
Add zucchini, carrots, green beans and peppers to soup and stir to combine.
5
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Stir in ditalini, basil, parsley and salt; cover and cook until macaroni is just al dente, about 8 minutes.
7
Serve each portion sprinkled with 1/2 ounce cheese.
8
4 servings.

262

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 c. diced onions, 1/2 c. diced celery, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta E Fagioli(Pasta And Bean Soup) 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.

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Pasta E Fagioli(Pasta And Bean Soup)

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Variations & substitutions

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