There is nothing more comforting and soul-warming than Pasta Fagioli!
Veggies, sausage and lots of pasta and beans create the most delicious Pasta Fagioli Soup for a favorite hearty meal.
What is Pasta Fagioli?
Pasta e Fagioli is a traditional Italian dish that translates to “pasta and beans.” It’s made with simple ingredients like pasta, beans, and tomatoes, and sometimes has a little bit of meat or veggies.
Sometimes confused with minestrone, the difference between the two is that minestrone has a variety of vegetables and usually more broth while pasta fagioli is mainly pasta and beans.
In this easy Pasta Fagioli recipe, I use two types of beans for extra protein, while dried herbs make the broth irresistibly flavorful. This version, somewhat similar to Olive Garden’s, has sausage and veggies so it’s as hearty as it is delicious.
How To Make Pasta Fagioli
I love soup recipes any time of year and one tops our list. It’s easy, delicious, and hearty. If making without sausage, reduce the broth slightly.
- Brown sausage and onion. Add in remaining ingredients (recipe below), except for pasta, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Stir the pasta into the bean mixture and serve.
Serve pasta Fagioli soup next to some warm garlic bread and a Caesar salad for the perfect meal.
Freezing Pasta Fagioli Soup
- Cool soup completely before packaging it for freezing.
- Add soup to gallon or quart-size zip-top plastic freezer bags.
- Lay bags flat in a single layer in the freezer, when frozen, stack bags to save space.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Holly’s Tips
- Cook the pasta on the side and add it to the soup before serving.
- If planning for leftovers, the pasta can be stored separately.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, or ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed, 1 can
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed, or Great Northern beans
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup ditalini or small pasta such as tubetti or elbow macaroni
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook without moving for about one minute. Crumble it using a wooden spoon and continue cooking until browned, 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Move the cooked sausage to one side of the pot, add the onion and garlic to the other half, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender.
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Add chopped carrots, celery, and diced tomatoes. Stir and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes.
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Add basil, Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and drained and rinsed beans. Season with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. If needed, add more water, one cup at a time.
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In a separate pot, add water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Season with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and toss with a bit of olive oil. Set aside.
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Once vegetables are tender, stir in pasta until heated through.
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Garnish with parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Pasta, Soup
Cuisine American
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just made today 1st time…delish…can,t wait 4 dinner!