Print

Cozy Pasta e Fagioli Soup

pasta e fagioli soup - featured image
Print Recipe

A rustic Italian comfort food soup featuring tender pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and a savory broth infused with garlic and rosemary. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3/4 cup ditalini pasta (about 150g)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (1.4 liters)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent and carrots soften, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add the fresh rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to let flavors meld and vegetables soften.
  4. Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and ditalini pasta. Continue simmering gently until the pasta is al dente, about 12-15 minutes. Avoid overcooking the pasta.
  5. Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Optionally, add a splash of olive oil or fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Sauté aromatics low and slow to bring out sweetness. Add pasta late to avoid gummy texture. Season lightly at first and adjust at the end. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For vegan, use vegetable broth and vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. If soup thickens after resting, stir in warm broth or water before reheating.

Nutrition

Keywords: pasta e fagioli, Italian soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, rustic Italian, cannellini beans, ditalini pasta, cozy soup

Find it online: https://fizzlefork.com/cozy-pasta-e-fagioli-soup-recipe-easy-rustic-italian-comfort-food/