Pasta Fagioli

Pasta fagioli, or a soup made with pasta and beans, is a staple for most Italian families. The beauty of this soup is how each family and often, each family member, has their own versions. Variations include using pork, sausage, chicken broth, and different types of beans, such as Navy or Cannellini beans. 

This version of Pasta Fagioli is packed full of vitamins and nutrients from the vegetables, Papa Vince tomato sauce and EVOO, as well as creating a complete protein from the combination of the beans and pasta. Quick and easy to make for a healthy weeknight dinner, it comes together in less then a half hour.

Mediterranean Diet 

Pasta Fagioli - Papa Vince

Mediterranean Diet 

Ingredients

How to make 

  1. In dutch oven, over medium-high heat, drizzle EVOO. When warmed through, add chopped carrots and celery. Add a sprinkle of salt. Cook until soft.
  2. Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add bottle of tomato sauce and continue to cook an additional 1-2 minutes
  3. Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
  4. Add mashed beans and a cheese rind. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add pasta and simmer 10-12 minutes. When pasta is tender, season with black pepper and salt to taste.
  6. Serve with a drizzle of EVOO and grated cheese. For those of the adult persuasion, add a little more cracked black pepper.

Preparation Time

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Serves: 4 people

Background

Pasta fagioli, or a soup made with pasta and beans, is a staple for most Italian families. The beauty of this soup is how each family and often, each family member, has their own versions. Variations include using pork, sausage, chicken broth, and different types of beans, such as Navy or Cannellini beans. Unfortunately, one of the main ingredients is often the most disliked by small children- the beans.

Growing up, my sister and I would always ask my grandma to make it without the beans. She would often oblige (unless my uncle was there). Her version of the soup for us was very simple but comforting- a thin tomato broth, ditalini pasta, and lightly seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. My mother’s version is very similar, but has more of a tomato flavor, and uses very little herbs. They referred to their child-friendly versions as “Ditalini” and it was often made at least weekly.

While I still enjoy my mom’s version on occasions, even if her recipe instructions are slightly vague, “fill the tomato sauce cans about 3/4 of the way with water, three times.” I wanted to create a version for my picky daughter that was just as delicious, but included the dreaded beans and of course, vegetables.

This version of Pasta Fagioli is packed full of vitamins and nutrients from the vegetables, Papa Vince tomato sauce and EVOO, as well as creating a complete protein from the combination of the beans and pasta. Quick and easy to make for a healthy weeknight dinner, it comes together in less then a half hour.

The mashed beans and finely chopped vegetables hide perfectly in the soup, thickening it slightly, but never giving away their true identities. My toddler proclaimed, after a few spoonfuls, “You have the right ingredients this time, Mom!” If only she knew…

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