EASY Pasta Fagioli recipe (Pasta Fazool)
EASY Pasta Fagioli recipe (Pasta Fazool) is a heartwarming soup that combines tender pasta and hearty beans, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 grams turkey strips, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz or 398 ml)
- 2 cans white kidney beans (19 oz or 540 ml), drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups freshly chopped spinach or kale
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped turkey strips and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes along with white kidney beans, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta; cover again until al dente according to package instructions.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped spinach or kale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg