What is Pasta Fagioli?
Pasta e fagioli (pronounced “pah-sta eh fazh-e-ohl-eh”) simply means “pasta and beans” in English. Might sound boring, but this stew is anything but! Wonderful Italian seasonings and a rich tomato and chicken based broth, transform pasta and beans into an incredibly irresistible meal that you’ll want second and third helpings of.
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 can of cannellini beans, with the liquid
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces of tomato sauce
- 14 ½ ounces chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked spinach pasta
How to Make Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add in the celery and onions
- Cook until onions are translucent
- Add in the seasonings and cook for 5 minutes
- Add the tomato sauce, the chicken broth and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes
- Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente
- Add the can of beans with juice, stir to combine and heat through
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving
- Can be served with bread sticks or a crusty slice of bread.
- Pasta can also be cooked separately and placed in the bowl prior to the soup, this will prevent soggy mushy pasta in the leftovers.
- Serve with a sandwich, roasted vegetables or any type of salad.
Enjoy!
