Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian dish. The simplicity of the recipe produces amazing flavours and a warmth that is memorable. I use Macaroni in this dish but any small pasta will work. This is a superb recipe to use all of the leftover pasta bits most people have in their larders. This is a recipe that is ideal to be served with Fresh Bread or Garlic Bread to soak up the juice. Whilst I serve this as a main dish, it is ideal as a picnic item. Just store in a thermos and serve the Pasta e Fagioli when needed.
Pasta e Fagioli
One of those dishes that is so full of flavour yet so easy to cook.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 2 ribs celery thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 8 oz green beans trim/slice
- 1 cup lima beans
- 18 oz white kidney beans rinse/drain
- 4 tbsp parsley chopped
- salt to taste
- Parmesan grated
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes (underdone) and drain in a colander set over a large bowl.2 cups macaroni
- Reserve 3 cups (750 ml) of the cooking liquid.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over moderate heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes, until tender but not brown.1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 large carrots, 2 ribs celery
- Add the garlic and sauté an additional 2 minutes.3 cloves garlic
- Add the reserved pasta cooking water, green beans, and lima beans.8 oz green beans, 1 cup lima beans
- Simmer covered over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the reserved pasta, kidney beans, parsley, salt, and pepper.18 oz white kidney beans, 4 tbsp parsley, salt, ground pepper
- Cover and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed enough liquid to make the soup very thick.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese.Parmesan
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g