Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans
Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans brings together tender cannellini, ditalini pasta, and a tomato-rich broth layered with onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for a comforting bowl with both body and bite. Its partially pureed texture creates a velvety base while leaving plenty of rustic chunks. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming lunch on cool days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until tender.
- 2
Stir the broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning into the vegetables in the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 3
Add the beans and pasta; cook until heated through.
- 4
Place 1/2 of the broth mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Return the puréed mixture to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup is hot.
- Calories 304.11 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 15.31 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 49.58 g 18%
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 891.63 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 10.75 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 6.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.46 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.15 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 884.76 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 86.44 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 8.84 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 304.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans healthy?
- Hearty Italian Pasta and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 304.11 calories and 15.31 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 891.63 mg (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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