Pasta e Fagioli

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup with pancetta, tomatoes, and rosemary. This one has become a regular in our KC dinner rotation and I think you are going to love it too.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 40 minutes, this is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something special without spending all evening in the kitchen.

I love keeping quality cannellini beans on hand for recipes like this one.

Ingredients

• cannellini beans
• ditalini pasta
• pancetta
• tomatoes
• rosemary
• garlic
• broth

How to Make It

1. Cook aromatics in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add liquids and hearty ingredients and simmer gently.
3. Add remaining ingredients and cook until tender.
4. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Whether you are feeding the family on a Tuesday or hosting friends on the weekend, Pasta e Fagioli delivers every single time.

Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty Italian pasta and bean soup in a savory tomato broth. Rustic comfort in a bowl.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Parmesan, to serve

Method

 

1. Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft, then add the garlic.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, and oregano and bring to a simmer.
3. Add the beans and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve topped with Parmesan.

Notes

Mash some of the beans to thicken the broth. Add more broth when reheating, as the pasta drinks it up.

Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty Italian pasta and bean soup in a savory tomato broth. Rustic comfort in a bowl.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Parmesan, to serve

Method

 

1. Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft, then add the garlic.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, and oregano and bring to a simmer.
3. Add the beans and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve topped with Parmesan.

Notes

Mash some of the beans to thicken the broth. Add more broth when reheating, as the pasta drinks it up.