Best 8 Quick Pasta Fagioli Recipes

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If you find yourself in a culinary predicament, seeking a dish that can be prepared promptly yet still tantalize your taste buds, look no further than "pasta fagioli." This humble Italian soup, with its origins in ancient Roman cuisine, has stood the test of time, becoming a beloved classic. It derives its name from the harmonious union of pasta and beans, coming together in a rich and flavorful symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you're pressed for time during a busy weekday or simply seeking a comforting meal, "pasta fagioli" emerges as an ideal choice, offering a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA FAGIOLI



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A traditional Italian soup. Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup uncooked spinach pasta
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  • Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 757.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

QUICK PASTA E FAGIOLI



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This version of the classic Italian bean-and-pasta soup features butter beans (giant lima beans). The meaty yet silky texture of the beans contrasts nicely with the chewy ditalini pasta. Serve the soup with some good crusty bread.

Provided by Debbie Schenkel

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups lower-salt chicken broth
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
4 to 5 large basil leaves, coarsely torn; more small leaves for garnish (optional)
1 bay leaf
2 15-oz. cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ditalini pasta
1/3 oz. Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 7- to 8-quart heavy-duty pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, celery, onion, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. add the beans and pasta, and simmer until the pasta is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup sprinkled with the cheese and more basil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 to 8, Calories 260 kcal, Fat 70 kcal, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 8 g, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 720 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

HEARTY PASTA FAGIOLI



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Here's an Italian favorite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavorful base. -Cindy Garland, Limestone, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings (7-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
3 large onions, chopped
8 celery ribs, diced
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
5 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add broth, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, onions, celery, carrots, beans, oregano, pepper and pepper sauce., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Add pasta and parsley; simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10-14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PASTA E FAGIOLI



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Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

Provided by Myles Williamson

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 9h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

200g dried borlotti or cannellini beans , soaked for 6-8 hours
2 onions , cut into 1cm chunks
2 medium carrots , cut into 1cm chunks
3 celery stalks, cut into 1cm chunks
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra to serve (optional)
4 garlic cloves , crushed
1 litre fresh vegetable stock
400g can plum tomatoes
2 tbsp brown rice miso
6 rosemary sprigs
4 bay leaves
150g ditaloni rigati or other small pasta shapes
200g cavolo nero , stalks finely chopped and leaves torn
30g vegan parmesan , grated, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the beans and bring to the boil in a pan of salted water. Cook for 10 mins, drain, rinse and put in a slow cooker with the onions, carrots and celery.
  • Stir in the olive oil, garlic, stock, tomatoes, half a can of water and the miso. Tie the herbs together with kitchen string and add these as well. Season. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs, until the beans are cooked through and all of the veg is really tender.
  • Remove and discard the herbs and stir in the pasta. Cover and cook on high for another 30 mins. Add the cavolo nero stalks and leaves and cook for a final 30-40 mins, or until the pasta is cooked through and the greens are tender. Serve scattered with the cheese and drizzled with a little more olive oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

PASTA FAGIOLI



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My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is truly a comfort food and a balanced meal, besides. -Barb Swatz Davisburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
1/2 cup canned cannellini beans
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup torn fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, spinach and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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QUICK PASTA FAGIOLI



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This a wonderful comfort food! My Italian husband and relatives love it. They can't believe I don't spend the whole day at the stove to make it. Serve with good Italian bread and a salad and your all set! I have included the microwave instructions, but I have never made it this way so...it's your choice. Try it you'll love it. If it's a little thick the next day for left-overs, just thin with a little Red Wine and Chicken broth. YUMMY!!!

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Stew

Time 51m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cloves garlic, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large carrot, pared and coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon leaf rosemary, crumbled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (20 ounce) cans white kidney beans, undrained (cannellini)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water
6 ounces small shell pasta, such as elbows,ditalini or small shells (*I use about 8 to 10 oz., by preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in oil in 10" Skillet or Dutch oven with at least 2 Qt capacity, until garlic is lightly browned.
  • Remove garlic and discard.
  • (I prefer to use chopped garlic and leave it in after browning).
  • Add chopped carrot, onion and celery; saute until they begin to color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add rosemary and tomato paste.
  • Add beans with their liquid, chicken broth and water.
  • Simmer uncovered, 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente firm, but tender.
  • (*With the 8 to 10 oz. of pasta, I cook for about 16 minutes).
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Let stand, covered 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, if necessary.
  • Combine cheese and parsley in small serving bowl.
  • Stir vinegar into soup, and ladle into warmed soup bowls.
  • Serve with cheese-parsley mixture.
  • *Note-I chop the vegetables in my blender, I prefer them more finely chopped and not too coarse.
  • Plus it's a real time-saver!
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Reduce rosemary to 1/2 Tsp Combine garlic and oil in 4 Qt casserole.
  • Microwave, uncovered, at full power for 2 minutes.
  • Remove garlic, add carrot, onion and celery.
  • Microwave, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, tomato paste, undrained beans, chicken broth and water.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave at full power for 14 to 16 minutes or until boiling.
  • Stir in pasta.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave at half power for 12 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar.
  • Add salt, if necessary.
  • Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Serve with the cheese and parsley mixture.

EASY PASTA FAGIOLI



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Typical Italian hearty winter fare done easy! Serve in bowls with a grating of Romano or Parmesan cheese, crusty bread and salad.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 thin slice onion, diced
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups ditalini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute carrot, celery and onion until soft. Add garlic and saute briefly. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, pepper, parsley and basil; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Add beans to the sauce mixture and simmer for a few minutes. When pasta is done, stir into sauce and bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1881.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

PASTA E FAGIOLI



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Rustle up a hearty, healthy soup for a satisfying lunch or supper. Packed with cannellini beans, carrots, cavolo nero and pasta, this Italian classic is filling and comforting

Provided by Katie Hiscock

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 rosemary sprigs
2 bay leaves
1¼ litres vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g cans Napolina cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
200g small pasta shapes (ditalini or cavatelli work well)
200g cavolo nero, stalks removed, roughly torn
grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion, celery and carrots for 10 mins until lightly golden. Add the garlic, rosemary and bay and fry for a minute more.
  • Add the stock and chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Tip in the Napolina cannellini beans, bring back to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Roughly mash with a potato masher to break up some of the beans (or pulse once with a hand blender) - this will thicken the soup slightly. Season well.
  • Add the pasta and cavolo nero, then simmer for 4-6 mins more until the pasta and greens are tender. Taste for seasoning, then remove and discard the rosemary sprigs and bay. Serve the soup in warmed bowls with a drizzle more olive oil and a grating of parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • When choosing canned beans, look for low-sodium options to control the overall sodium content of the dish.
  • To enhance the flavor of the soup, use homemade chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables in the soup based on your preferences. For instance, you could add diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup until smooth before adding it back to the pot.
  • If you don't have any pasta on hand, you could substitute rice or barley for a different take on the classic recipe.
  • Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil before serving for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Pasta e Fagioli is a comforting and flavorful soup that is easy to make at home. With its combination of tender pasta, hearty beans, and a savory broth, it's a perfect meal for a chilly day. The recipe is versatile and allows for customization, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes and what you have on hand. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this classic Italian soup is a must-try that will quickly become a family favorite.

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