Description
Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender pasta and creamy cannellini beans in a savory broth. This hearty Italian classic warms your soul with its rich flavors and delightful aroma, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this dish promises a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and oregano; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed cannellini beans; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg