Best 6 Vegetarian Pasta E Fagioli Pasta And Beans Recipes

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**Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)**

Pasta e Fagioli, a hearty and flavorful Italian soup, is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. This vegetarian version of the classic dish is made with a variety of beans, vegetables, and pasta, and is simmered in a rich tomato broth. The result is a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

This article provides two different recipes for vegetarian pasta e fagioli. The first recipe is a traditional version of the soup, made with cannellini beans, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. The second recipe is a more modern take on the classic dish, made with a variety of beans, including black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, as well as a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers. Both recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA E FAGIOLI (ITALIAN PASTA AND BEANS)



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Pasta e fagioli means "pasta and beans" in Italian-this recipe is much more than that! This hearty vegetarian stew is full of irresistible fresh flavor. It's vegan, too, as long as you don't top it with cheese. Recipe yields 6 bowls or 8 cups of soup.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium-to-large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, scrubbed clean, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes*
4 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, omit if sensitive to spice
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, or chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked beans)
1 cup (about 4 ounces) cavatelli, ditalini, elbow or small shell pasta of choice
2 cups chopped Tuscan kale (tough ribs removed first), or chard or collard greens
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
Optional garnishes: Additional chopped parsley, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese or light drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, warm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and about 10 twists of black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened and the onions are turning translucent, about 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, stir, and cook until the tomatoes are bubbling all over. Add the broth, water, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and reducing the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Use a heat-safe measuring cup to transfer about 1 1/2 cups of the soup (avoiding the bay leaves) to a blender. Add about 3/4 cup of the drained beans. Securely fasten the lid and blend until completely smooth, being careful to avoid hot steam escaping from the lid. Pour the blended mixture back into the soup.
  • Add the remaining beans, pasta, kale and parsley to the simmering soup. Continue cooking, stirring often to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta and greens are pleasantly tender.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, then remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and season with more salt (I usually add another 1/4 teaspoon) and pepper until the flavors really sing. Garnish bowls of soup as desired, and serve.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day. Allow leftover soup to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Or, freeze leftover soup in individual portions and defrost as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 319 calories, Sugar 7.4 g, Sodium 1376.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 12.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

PASTA AND BEANS: PASTA E FAGIOLI



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I could live on this recipe -- a quick version of my Gran'pa Emmanuel's masterwork.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 BIG servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 pound (about 3 slices) pancetta, chopped
Two 4 to 6-inch sprigs rosemary, left intact
One 4 to 6-inch sprig thyme with several sprigs on it, left intact
1 large fresh bay leaf or 2 dried bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
Coarse salt and pepper
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans
1 cup canned tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 quart chicken stock
1 1/2 cups ditalini
Grated Parmigiano or Romano, for the table
Crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium high heat and add oil and pancetta. Brown the pancetta bits lightly, and add herb stems, bay leaf, chopped vegetables, and garlic. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Add beans, tomato sauce, water, and stock to pot and raise heat to high. Bring soup to a rapid boil and add pasta. Reduce heat to medium and cook soup, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente. Rosemary and thyme leaves will separate from stems as soup cooks. Remove herb stems and bay leaf from soup and place pot on table on a trivet. Let soup rest and begin to cool for a few minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and top with lots of grated cheese. Pass crusty bread for bowl mopping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 1101 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 8 grams

PASTA AND BEANS (PASTA E FAGIOLI)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 peeled plum tomatoes, crushed, from a can
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked cannelloni beans, cooking water reserved
1 pound cooked ditalini pasta, cooking water reserved

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and sizzle for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked beans and enough bean water to cover. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta and simmer gently over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if necessary.

EASY VEGETARIAN PASTA FAGIOLI RECIPE



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This vegetarian Pasta Fagioli recipe is a super simple, hearty, and rustic Italian bowl of comfort. It takes about 30 minutes and a few pantry staples you may already have on hand! Pasta, 2 types of beans, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and a few tender veggies make this a perfect belly-warming dinner to fill you up. Be sure to read the post for tips and more information.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz small pasta (use whole wheat pasta for Mediterranean diet)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 dried bay leaf
1 tsp dried oregano
1 28-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
5-6 cups vegetable broth
1 15-oz can cannellini beans (or Great Northern Beans), rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
Crushed red pepper, optional
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large boiling pot of water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well, and set aside.
  • In a large dutch oven or cast iron pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Saute the onions, celery and carrots on medium-high heat for 4 minutes or so until the vegetables begin to break down. Add the chopped garlic, bay leaf, and dried oregano. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now, add the roasted diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and kidney beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the pot with a lid but leave a small opening. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Bring to a medium-high heat, stir in the pasta until warmed through. Stir in the fresh basil, and remove from heat.
  • Transfer to serving bowls and top with crushed red pepper (optional) and grated Parmesan cheese. Add your favorite crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Sugar 11.4 g, Sodium 1134 mg, Fat 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 105.1 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg

VEGETARIAN PASTA E FAGIOLI (PASTA AND BEANS)



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This is one of my many variations of the old Italian standby. Please feel free to adjust the types and/or amount of the dried herbs to suit your taste

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (I like lots of garlic, so please suit it to your taste)
1 stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 -5 dashes dried rosemary
1 dash red pepper flakes (I like more-1 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups chopped whole tomatoes, with juices (I've use canned or fresh depending on time of year)
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups vegetable broth
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup tiny pasta (I like ditalini, but any pastene works fine)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or dried) (optional)
freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Stir in onion with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add dried herbs and red pepper flakes into the oil and toss to coat to bring out some of the dried herbs' flavors.
  • Stir in garlic, and then celery, and carrots and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • If necessary add an additional cup of stock or water and stir in beans and tiny pasta.
  • Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in parsley and serve hot with grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.

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:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful and nutritious soup. Cannellini, kidney, and black beans are all good choices.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own vegetables to the soup. Chopped carrots, celery, and onions are all classic additions.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add some cooked pasta or rice. Or, you can puree some of the beans and vegetables with an immersion blender.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, crusty bread, or a dollop of pesto.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Pasta e fagioli is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for busy weeknights.

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