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A steaming bowl of traditional Pasta e Fagioli with ditalini pasta and beans

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This recipe guides you through creating a perfect Pasta e Fagioli, a hearty Italian soup with pasta and beans. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that's surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • chopping board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Drain and rinse the cannellini beans.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and drained cannellini beans.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some pancetta or bacon to the pot with the onion and garlic. A splash of red wine can also deepen the taste of the broth. Feel free to adjust the amount of broth for your desired consistency, making it thicker or thinner as you prefer.