Fit Pasta e Fagioli – Italian Pasta and Bean Soup

A hearty Italian classic where pasta and beans meet in a light tomato-vegetable broth, packed with fiber and plant protein.

Total
40 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
330 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

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Fit Pasta e Fagioli – Italian Pasta and Bean Soup

In short

Fit Pasta e Fagioli – Italian Pasta and Bean Soup contains 330 calories per serving: 15 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. It takes 40 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Pasta e Fagioli is one of the most comforting soups in Italian home cooking. This fully plant-based version keeps you full with bean protein and vegetable fiber while staying light.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil and sauté the onion, carrot and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the beans and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve warm.

Tips

  • Mash a handful of the beans into the broth to make it naturally creamy.
  • Add a splash more broth if the soup thickens too much as it rests.
  • Keep it dairy-free and skip any cheese to stay fully vegan.

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