Here is a delicious and healthy pasta fagioli recipe that my husband made for our family this weekend. Fagioli means “beans” in Italian. Beans, veggies, pasta and olive oil all blend together in a mixture of great flavors. This soup is similar to Minestrone, but is thicker in consistency. This recipe freezes well too. Just place the contents in a heavy freezer bag and freeze it for up to 4 months. This dish is so yummy that I doubt we’ll need to freeze it. I have a feeling it will be gone by the end of the week. This recipe makes approximately 8 servings. Prep time about 20 minutes and 30 minute cooking time.
All set with the ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tsb. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. broth or water
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp. fresh basil
- 1 tbsp. fresh oregano
- 1 can (32 oz.) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (4 cups) low-fat, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cans (16 oz. each) white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2/3 cup minced parsley
- 1 lb. rigatoni or medium shells any variety, cooked
- freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper to taste if you want even more spice
Mmmm, taking a taste!
Directions:
Heat the olive oil and the 2 tbsp. broth in a large skillet or stockpot on medioum heat and cook the onions, garlic, carrots and bay leaf, strirring occasionally, until softened – about 10 minutes. Add teh basil, oregano, broth, tomatoies, and beans. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add the parsley and pasta and cook for 5-10 minutes more. Season to taste.
The final product. YUM!
Approximate nutrion per serving:
Calories: 87, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Sodium 126mg, Carbs 12g, Fiber 3g, Protein 4g
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This looks so good and I know that it has to taste good because my mom and I had this soup at Olive garden yesterday!!
Thanks for stopping by Sara. Make some at home. It freezes really well too. That reminds me that I have some in the freezer that I can have for lunch.
Oh yum, this looks so delicious and my 5 year old would love it too, thanks for hosting your link party, I am first to link up and a new follower on FB, have a great weekend
Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up!
Yum! I’m pinning this one for later.
I LOVE this recipe!!! Right up my alley.
Wow! Easy AND nutritious! I know what I’m cooking tomorrow night – thanks for posting!
This is my comfort food . It brings back memories of a Sunday afternoon and my Mom would make a huge pot. So good!!
WAW!!! That looks amazing
I like the fact that you can call this soup “healthy comfort food”
Thanks so much for hosting! The pasta looks fabulous!
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This looks so good! and healthy too! I’ll try this next time I make pasta
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Love your presentation of this simple but elegant tasting dish. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
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That looks really good and really filling.
This looks so yummy! My grandma used to make a dish like this. I am pinning it to give it a try. Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com Hope to see you again this week.
This looks so good! My whole family would enjoy this. New follower, saw you at Dear Creatives Inspiration Spotlight