Our Mom’s recipe for Pasta e Fagioli is a simple one! A delicious soup with tender small white beans, tomatoes, Italian pancetta, fresh basil and mini pasta infused into a flavorful broth is so good, it’s perfect every time! This recipe is an oldie but a goodie and thought to revive it again from our archives.
I haven’t made this in a while and since my family was craving for it, I decided to make it for dinner. This Italian white bean soup is high in fiber and full of health benefits, a dish you’ll want to make often for the entire family. Serve “pasta e fagioli” with a simple salad or toasted Italian bread and you have a meal!
Pancetta, an Italian cured meat, is used in this recipe and it gives a nice bacon flavor when it’s cooked. We believe it’s Mom’s “secret ingredient” to her flavorful broth. So tasty, everyone will ask for seconds! And, don’t forget to add some grated parmigiano cheese on top just before serving!
Here’s a Tip: Quick and faster way to make this? I highly recommend using cans of cannellini beans. Just rinse before adding them to the broth. Freeze the leftovers for those busy days when you need something quick for dinner.
Enjoy!
Italian White Bean Soup – Pasta e Fagioli
- 1 pound package white navy beans
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3 Tbsp. olive oil
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2 onions – chopped
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6 garlic cloves – chopped
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3 to 4 slices Italian Pancetta – chopped 1/4-inch thick
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1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
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2 tsp. sea salt
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1- (28 ounce) can of peeled tomatoes
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1- (32 ounce) organic chicken stock or vegetable broth
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2 cups water – ( and 2 cups more if needed )
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1 handful of fresh basil- chopped
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1/2 pound Ditalini Pasta or any small pasta or GF ditalini pasta
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Grated Parmesan cheese – (optional)
7 Comments
Marlene Detierro
September 13, 2015 at 8:52 amThey all look so delicious! Great dinner! The presentation is really very good! Opens your appetite! 🙂
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Marcela
September 13, 2014 at 1:33 amI love it! That looks absolutely delicious!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
September 12, 2014 at 1:51 pmOne of my favorites! I haven't made it in a while so I'm happy for the reminder!
michaelswoodcraft
September 12, 2014 at 11:57 amMy favorite soup! I make this all the time, all of my family loves this! Your recipe is slightly different but it looks delicious!
Joanne
September 12, 2014 at 11:25 amTotal comfort food is what this is!
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September 11, 2014 at 11:49 pmIt is a cold rain right now and this looks perfect!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
October 6, 2011 at 10:37 pmA perfect soup! delicious ingredients – could do with a bowl now!
Mary x