Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Name: Pasta Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces spice rubbed pancetta; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 cup shell beans, shelled; 1 cup yellow wax beans, chopped; 1 28 ounce can cannellini beans; 1 quart low sodium chicken broth; 1 bunch dandelion greens, carefully washed and torn; 8 ounces ditalini or other small pasta; Parmesan cheese, grated; olive oil for the table

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces spice rubbed pancetta
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1 cup shell beans, shelled
1 cup yellow wax beans, chopped
1 28 ounce can cannellini beans
1 quart low sodium chicken broth
1 bunch dandelion greens, carefully washed and torn
8 ounces ditalini or other small pasta
Parmesan cheese, grated
olive oil for the table

1
Cut pancetta into 3/4 inch cubes and heat gently in olive oil until slightly crisp.
2
Stir in the onion and saute until soft but not colored. Add garlic, carrot, shell beans, and yellow wax beans and stir to coat.
3
Add chicken stock and dandelion greens and bring to a boil. Add cannellini beans and simmer for about 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
4
Smash some of the beans against the side of the soup pot with a wooden spoon. This adds great body to the soup.
5
Just before you are ready to serve the soup, stir in the pasta and cook until just done. Stir in a handful of Parmesan cheese, then serve more Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil to add at the table.

630

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 ounces spice rubbed pancetta, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Fagioli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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