Pasta E Fagioli Dinner Recipe
Let me tell you about making Pasta e Fagioli—it's cozy, hearty, and a true comfort meal! 🍝🍲
Everything from the equipment you need, to the rich ingredients and easy instructions, makes this dish perfect for any night you crave something warm and filling.
Equipment
- To make Pasta e Fagioli, I gathered some simple equipment:
- Large pot: For cooking everything together.
- Wooden spoon: Helps with stirring the soup.
- Ladle: For serving up the deliciousness.
- Cutting board and knife: Needed for prepping vegetables.
- These are all easy-to-find kitchen tools, so no fancy gadgets are required!
- It keeps things straightforward, making this recipe accessible for everyone.
Ingredients
Here's what I needed for this tasty dish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounces
- 1 can cannellini beans 14 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese for topping
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
The mix of beans and pasta creates a nutritious and hearty meal. Adding parmesan and parsley makes each bowl special. 🧀🌿
Instructions
Here’s how I put it all together:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking until tender.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes.
- Stir in beans and pasta, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked.
Serve hot, garnished with parmesan and parsley.
The process is easy, and you’ll have a delightful meal on the table in no time. This recipe is fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Notes
A few tips for the best Pasta e Fagioli:
Feel free to use any small pasta if you don't have ditalini.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth or add extra beans.
If the soup is too thick, you can add more broth or water.
Cooking this dish fills my home with incredible aromas. It's a recipe I turn to again and again! 😋💕
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth or add extra beans.
If the soup is too thick, you can add more broth or water.
Cooking this dish fills my home with incredible aromas. It's a recipe I turn to again and again! 😋💕