Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Traditional Pasta e fagioli is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a base of beans, tomatoes, and vegetables, and is traditionally finished with a swirl of olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main Entrées
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: beans, garbanzo beans, italian pasta, traditional italian
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 780kcal
In a large frypan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir sauce occasionally.
While the sauce is cooking, bring water to boiling. Add salt to water and add pasta. Cook pasta as per box directions.
Rinse and drain cooked beans.
Add beans to sauce, cover and bring down to a slow simmer while pasta cooks.
Once pasta is cooked, use a spider strainer or ladle to transfer cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and beans.
Use the pasta water to make the dish as soupy as you prefer. Add the pasta water directly to the pan with the sauce, beans and pasta.
Serve in soup bowls and top with grated parmigiano reggiano cheese. Add more liquid if preferred.
Serving: 0.25 Pasta | Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 7mg