Best 11 Pasta Fagioli Casserole Recipes

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Pasta Fagioli Casserole: A Hearty and Flavorful Italian Classic

Pasta Fagioli, meaning "pasta and beans" in Italian, is a classic Italian dish that combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful meal. This casserole version takes the traditional soup and transforms it into a delectable baked dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering. With its medley of tender pasta, beans, vegetables, and a rich, savory broth, this casserole is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds.

In this comprehensive guide, we present three enticing Pasta Fagioli Casserole recipes, each with its unique flair. The first recipe stays true to the classic combination of pasta, beans, and vegetables, while the second adds a touch of spice with the addition of Italian sausage. The third recipe incorporates a creamy, cheesy sauce for an extra layer of indulgence. Whether you prefer your Pasta Fagioli traditional, spicy, or creamy, these recipes have something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rustic charm and comforting flavors of Italian cuisine.

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PASTA FAGIOLI



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A traditional Italian soup. Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup uncooked spinach pasta
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  • Add undrained beans and mix well. Heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 757.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

EASY PASTA FAGIOLI



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Typical Italian hearty winter fare done easy! Serve in bowls with a grating of Romano or Parmesan cheese, crusty bread and salad.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 thin slice onion, diced
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups ditalini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute carrot, celery and onion until soft. Add garlic and saute briefly. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, pepper, parsley and basil; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Add beans to the sauce mixture and simmer for a few minutes. When pasta is done, stir into sauce and bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1881.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

PASTA FAGIOLI



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA FAGIOLI AL FORNO



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The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying dinner." -Cindy Preller, Grayslake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 cups shredded fontina or provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving juices; coarsely chop tomatoes. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion, carrot, celery and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato paste, seasonings, chopped tomatoes and reserved juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Stir in beans and 1/4 cup each Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir in pasta. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with fontina cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese., Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1029mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PASTA FAGIOLI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pasta Fagioli Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casings
1 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia
1 garlic clove, minced
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, a 1-inch square rind of, cut into small pieces
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over moderate heat.
  • Add in the sausage and cook, breaking it up and browning it, until it loses all its pink color, 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan; add in the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and rosemary; saute for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add in the wine, salt, and pepper; boil until the wine is reduced to about 2 tablespoons (this shouldn't take long).
  • Add in the tomatoes; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring well.
  • Pour in the broth and add the cheese rind and beans.
  • Simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 25 minutes, until it thickens a bit.
  • Add in the pasta and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the liquid has thickened.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on top; transfer to a 350° preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or so, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden; serve hot in soup bowls.
  • OAMC: Make as directed through step 8; cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Defrost the casserole in the refrigerator overnight (if frozen); preheat oven to 350°; let casserole come to room temperature for 30-40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top; bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden; serve in soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 3586.1, Carbohydrate 135.3, Fiber 24.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 50.7

PASTA E FAGIOLI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pasta E Fagioli Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by na 2309

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans
1/2 lb crumbled and cooked hot Italian sausage
1/2 lb crumbled and cooked ground beef
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano, to taste
1 tablespoon dried thyme, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt & pepper
1/2 lb cooked penne or 1/2 lb mostaccioli pasta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 1 cup Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Saute sausage, beef, onions, garlic, oregano and thyme.
  • Add tomatoes, juice, paste and cayenne.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, then add beans.
  • Combine with pasta and parmesan.
  • Spoon into casserole dish and top with mozzarella or fontina and bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • This dish may be frozen prior to baking, but be sure to thaw it in the fridge for 24 hours before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 619, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 19.9

PASTA E FAGIOLI AL FORNO



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Salt
1 pound penne rigate or whole-wheat penne
1/4 pound pancetta, 3 to 4 slices thick cut like bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
1 fresh bay leaf
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can small white beans "Roman" beans, such as Goya brand or, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Nutmeg, to taste
1 1/2 cups grated Romano

Steps:

  • Pasta e Fagioli is a dish I keep revisiting trying to play around with methods for it so I can keep making it new to me. Here, the classic soup turns into a baked pasta dish. Loosen your belts and open wide. Have your blankies ready for a family nap.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, cook pasta to just shy of al dente.
  • Chop pancetta into 1/4-inch dice.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a skillet with olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add pancetta, cook 2 to 3 minutes then add celery, carrot, onions, garlic, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add beans and heat them through. Stir in 1/2 cup wine, simmer 30 seconds more and turn off heat. Remove bay leaf.
  • While vegetables cook, place a small sauce pot over medium heat, add butter, melt butter then whisk in flour and cook 1 minute then whisk in milk. Season sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg and reduce 4 to 5 minutes, stir in half the grated cheese, turn off heat and adjust seasoning.
  • While sauce cooks, place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat broiler to high.
  • Drain pasta and return to the pot, toss with white bean mixture and sauce, stir to coat, transfer to a casserole dish, top with remaining cheese and place in oven to brown, 5 minutes.

BAKED PASTA E FAGIOLI



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Got this from my friend Gina at work, from a 2/2007 Good Housekeeping magazine. She has a reputation for being a terrible housekeeper but she made this and brought it in for us for lunch and we were all pleased:D Great one dish meal for vegetarians or people not obsessed with meat. Use tomatoes in puree, pre-chopped if possible. I recommend using 1 can navy and 1 can garbanzos or small white beans. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne (small) or 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree (whole or pre-chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans
1 cup vegetable broth
black pepper, ground
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling. Add pasta and cook 2 minutes less than label directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot.
  • Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving puree. Coarsely chop tomatoes. (Or use chopped tomatoes in puree).
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and celery and cook 9-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes with puree, beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and stir in spinach.
  • Add bean mixture, pasta cooking water and 1/4 cup Romano to pasta in saucepot and toss until well mixed. Transfer pasta mixture to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Romano and bake 15 minutes or until center is hot and top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 467.1, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 21, Sugar 1.8, Protein 18.9

QUICK PASTA FAGIOLI



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This a wonderful comfort food! My Italian husband and relatives love it. They can't believe I don't spend the whole day at the stove to make it. Serve with good Italian bread and a salad and your all set! I have included the microwave instructions, but I have never made it this way so...it's your choice. Try it you'll love it. If it's a little thick the next day for left-overs, just thin with a little Red Wine and Chicken broth. YUMMY!!!

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Stew

Time 51m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cloves garlic, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large carrot, pared and coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon leaf rosemary, crumbled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (20 ounce) cans white kidney beans, undrained (cannellini)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water
6 ounces small shell pasta, such as elbows,ditalini or small shells (*I use about 8 to 10 oz., by preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in oil in 10" Skillet or Dutch oven with at least 2 Qt capacity, until garlic is lightly browned.
  • Remove garlic and discard.
  • (I prefer to use chopped garlic and leave it in after browning).
  • Add chopped carrot, onion and celery; saute until they begin to color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add rosemary and tomato paste.
  • Add beans with their liquid, chicken broth and water.
  • Simmer uncovered, 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente firm, but tender.
  • (*With the 8 to 10 oz. of pasta, I cook for about 16 minutes).
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Let stand, covered 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, if necessary.
  • Combine cheese and parsley in small serving bowl.
  • Stir vinegar into soup, and ladle into warmed soup bowls.
  • Serve with cheese-parsley mixture.
  • *Note-I chop the vegetables in my blender, I prefer them more finely chopped and not too coarse.
  • Plus it's a real time-saver!
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Reduce rosemary to 1/2 Tsp Combine garlic and oil in 4 Qt casserole.
  • Microwave, uncovered, at full power for 2 minutes.
  • Remove garlic, add carrot, onion and celery.
  • Microwave, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, tomato paste, undrained beans, chicken broth and water.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave at full power for 14 to 16 minutes or until boiling.
  • Stir in pasta.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave at half power for 12 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar.
  • Add salt, if necessary.
  • Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Serve with the cheese and parsley mixture.

PASTA FAZOOL CASSEROLE



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Provided by Lydia Ravello

Categories     Bean     Beef     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Sausage     Bon Appétit     North Carolina

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
Salt and pepper
1 pound mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
12 ounces Fontina or provolone, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sauté first 6 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and cayenne and simmer 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Add kidney beans and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Add mostaccioli, Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine. Transfer to 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

PASTA E FAGIOLI



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Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

Provided by Myles Williamson

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 9h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

200g dried borlotti or cannellini beans , soaked for 6-8 hours
2 onions , cut into 1cm chunks
2 medium carrots , cut into 1cm chunks
3 celery stalks, cut into 1cm chunks
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra to serve (optional)
4 garlic cloves , crushed
1 litre fresh vegetable stock
400g can plum tomatoes
2 tbsp brown rice miso
6 rosemary sprigs
4 bay leaves
150g ditaloni rigati or other small pasta shapes
200g cavolo nero , stalks finely chopped and leaves torn
30g vegan parmesan , grated, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the beans and bring to the boil in a pan of salted water. Cook for 10 mins, drain, rinse and put in a slow cooker with the onions, carrots and celery.
  • Stir in the olive oil, garlic, stock, tomatoes, half a can of water and the miso. Tie the herbs together with kitchen string and add these as well. Season. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs, until the beans are cooked through and all of the veg is really tender.
  • Remove and discard the herbs and stir in the pasta. Cover and cook on high for another 30 mins. Add the cavolo nero stalks and leaves and cook for a final 30-40 mins, or until the pasta is cooked through and the greens are tender. Serve scattered with the cheese and drizzled with a little more olive oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the soup base for a deeper red color and more intense tomato flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the soup.
  • For a heartier soup, add some cooked rice or barley.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread or garlic bread.

Conclusion:

Pasta e Fagioli is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this classic Italian recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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