Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup)
This Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) balances tender ditalini and creamy cannellini in a rich tomato-chicken broth perfumed with garlic, herbs, and a hint of red pepper heat. It’s cozy, rustic, and deeply satisfying—ideal for a cool evening dinner or a casual lunch with crusty bread. The broth thickens as the pasta releases starch, delivering a hearty, homestyle texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt; cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and tomatoes. Lower the heat to low and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the undrained beans and cook until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 254.08 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.68 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 38.78 g 14%
- Total Fat 5.23 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 831.37 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 9.51 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 4.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.02 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 781.63 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 62.89 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.27 mg Low Source 7%
- 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
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Ditalini Pasta. Each serving provides about 254.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup)?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Celery, Chicken Broth, Ditalini Pasta, Dried Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup)?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) healthy?
- Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans Soup) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 254.08 calories and 13.68 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 831.37 mg (36% 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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