Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Follow this Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli Recipe ingredients and directions to make the perfect Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli like a professional chef.
Equipment & Tools
- Stove
- Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Food To live Dried beans, recommended
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Celery stalk, diced
- 1 Carrot, diced
- 1 White onion, diced
- 1 litre Pacific Foods Vegetable or chicken stock, recommended
- 2 cups Uncooked pasta
- ½ cup Mondo Food Parmigiano-Reggiano Rind, recommended
- 2 small Tomatoes, chopped
- Handful of spinach or Swiss chard, chopped
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tribello Grissini Breadsticks, recommended
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in water overnight. The next day, drain and rinse them. Cook the beans in boiling water for about 45 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced celery, carrot, and onion. Sauté until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano rind to infuse the broth with flavour. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
- Cut the tomatoes in half and add them to the pot, cut side down. Also, add the chopped spinach or Swiss chard. Add the pasta and stir gently.
- Cut off the crust from leftover bread and dice it into small pieces. Alternatively, use grissini. Add them to the pot.
- Once the pasta and vegetables are cooked, add the cooked beans to the pot. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a few more minutes to blend flavors.
- Season the pasta e fagioli with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme leaves and additional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese if desired.
- Ladle the pasta fagioli into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy this comforting and hearty Italian dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 871kcal (44%)Carbohydrates: 96.4g (32%)Protein: 20.5g (41%)Fat: 49.8g (77%)Saturated Fat: 7.2g (45%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 285mg (12%)Potassium: 1499mg (43%)Fiber: 17.3g (72%)Sugar: 12.3g (14%)Calcium: 219mg (22%)Iron: 8mg (44%)
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