Vegan Pasta e Fagioli Pasta Fazool

Vegan Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool) Recipe

Pasta e Fagioli, also known as Pasta Fazool, is a traditional Italian dish that combines pasta and beans in a flavorful broth. This vegan version is hearty, nutritious, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
• Onion: 1 medium, diced
• Carrots: 2 medium, diced
• Celery: 2 stalks, diced
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
• Canned Diced Tomatoes: 1 (28-ounce) can
• Cannellini Beans: 2 (15-ounce) cans, rinsed and drained
• Vegetable Broth: 5 cups (low sodium)
• Fresh Oregano: 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Fresh Thyme: 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Bay Leaf: 1
• Small Pasta (like Ditalini): 1 cup
• Salt and Pepper: to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté Vegetables:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

1. Add Tomato Products:

• Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the tomato paste. Cook for about a minute to deepen its flavor.
• Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.

1. Simmer the Soup:

• Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

1. Cook the Pasta:

• While the soup simmers, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

1. Combine and Serve:

• Once the soup has finished simmering, remove the bay leaf.
• Stir in the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips

• For a creamier texture, blend half of the beans before adding them to the soup.
• Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like spinach or kale.
• This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days; however, keep pasta separate if you want it to maintain its texture.

This vegan Pasta e Fagioli is not only comforting but also packed with protein and fiber from the beans and veggies, making it a perfect meal for any day!