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Homemade Pasta Fagioli Recipe


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound spicy or sweet Italian sausage (your choice)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern Beans (with liquid)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta or other small pasta shape
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1:
In a large, deep pot, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the Italian sausage. Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Step 2:
Add the finely chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly and the onions become translucent. This vegetable mixture is called soffritto in Italian cooking and forms the base flavor of the soup.

Step 3:
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant. Season the mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 4:
Pour in the two cans of Great Northern Beans, including their liquid, and add the diced tomatoes along with their juices. Stir to combine all the ingredients, then pour in the chicken broth and add the finely chopped rosemary leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5:
Once the soup reaches a boil, stir in the ditalini pasta (or your choice of small pasta). Lower the heat to medium and allow the pasta to cook for about 8 minutes or until it is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Step 6:
After the pasta has cooked, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if necessary. Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. This adds a bright, fresh finish to the dish.

Step 8:
Enjoy your delicious homemade Pasta Fagioli with crusty bread on the side for dipping into the savory broth!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Protein: 18g