Pasta Fagioli

Name: Pasta Fagioli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta; 1/2 cup canned cannellini beans; 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup torn fresh spinach; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Shredded Parmesan cheese

My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is truly a comfort food and a balanced meal, besides. —Barb Swatz Davisburg, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
1/2 cup canned cannellini beans
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup torn fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, spinach and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Originally published as Pasta Bean Soup in Reminisce May/June 2005

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child8

Jun 1, 2010

This is a deliciously satisfying soup. My husband, who is not big on homemade soups, loves this one. Even my grandkids love it.
Cassiebabe_Calif

Jun 7, 2008

Hi Barb, Thank you so much for posting this receipe. I love soups like this and have been looking for a Pasta Bean soup for quite a while. I will definately be making this. chio Barbara