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Weeknight Pasta e Fagioli

Weeknight Pasta e Fagioli marries tender ditalini and creamy cannellini beans in a tomato-herb broth layered with carrot, celery, and onion. The result is comforting, well-balanced, and lightly peppery with a pleasant garlic note—ideal for a simple family dinner or a cozy bowl on a cool evening.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Weeknight Pasta e Fagioli
  1. 1

    Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook and stir until they are soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, parsley, basil, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.

  4. 4

    Add beans and the cooked pasta to the soup; simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!