Pasta Fagioli

Pasta fagioli is a classic Italian soup combining hearty white beans and pasta in a savory tomato broth with fresh thyme and a hint of garlic. It makes a perfectly filling dinner and reheats well for lunch the next day.

Pasta Fagioli

Adapted from a recipe by Chloe Coscarelli

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup water
4 ounces tomato sauce (or leftover spaghetti/pizza sauce)
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped ( or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup pasta shells or other small dried pasta, cooked and cooled

Method:

Saute onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add broth, water, tomato sauce and thyme. Bring to boil and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Add beans and pasta and simmer until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.