Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Barefoot Contessa Pasta Fagioli Recipe, a rustic Italian soup that brings together the heartiness of beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in under an hour—but also packed with nutrition and flavor, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends. With its versatile ingredients, you can easily customize the recipe to suit your taste. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a light salad for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- Fresh herbs: rosemary and thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes; cook until well combined.
- Add broth, both types of beans, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in pasta and cook until al dente per package instructions.
- Season with salt and pepper; remove herb sprigs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or spinach. For enhanced flavor, use homemade broth or high-quality store-bought options.