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Easy Pasta e Fagioli

Easy Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty and comforting Italian classic combining pasta, beans, and vegetables in a savory broth.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cannellini beans cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional
  • 1.5 cups spinach fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in fresh spinach, salt, and black pepper; cook until spinach wilts.
  • Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently.