Pasta e fa*gioli Recipe (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup) - Cookin Canuck (2024)

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You can't beat the simplicity of pasta e fa*gioli, aka Italian pasta and bean soup. It's comforting, healthy and will have your family begging for more. 242 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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So often the best recipes are not the ones from some fancy shmancy restaurant cookbook, but rather the ones learned at grandmother's side. They are the recipes that are frequently passed down verbally from generation to generation, but rarely written down with pen and paper.

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My friend, Liz of The Lemon Bowl (you know her well from our Healthy New Year Challenge) has taken on an amazing project - capturing the recipes of her family and her husband's family in a series of eCookbooks, starting with Food From Our Ancestors: The Ultimate Italian Sunday Dinner. The eCookbook is only $3.99 (less than a latte!) and features recipes such as Spinach & Potato Frittata, Sunday Gravy and Uncle Vinny's Shrimp Scampi (I can tell that I already like Uncle Vinny).

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The wonderful thing about good Italian food is that the ingredients lists are often very basic. It's the quality of the ingredients and the seasoning that makes the difference. Good olive oil, high quality canned tomatoes, fresh basil and so on.

Pasta e fa*gioli, otherwise known as pasta and beans is a classic vegetarian soup that is hearty and healthy, and practically begs for a piece of crusty bread to dunk into the broth. You may have seen me making Liz's recipe on Snapchat and my Instagram stories (I'm @cookincanuck in both places). What you didn't hear was my family's enthusiastic reviews of the soup, including T (my younger son) saying, "I could eat this every night." That says it all.

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Pasta e fa*gioli Recipe (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup)

You can't beat the simplicity of pasta e fa*gioli, aka Italian pasta and bean soup. It's comforting, healthy and will have your family begging for more. 242 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Entrees, Soups

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Clean Eating, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 Cups

Calories: 242.6kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot and saute onion, garlic and spices until just tender about 4-5 minutes.

  • Add tomato paste and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Add the water, chicken stock and beans to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

  • Stir in cooked pasta and parsley just before serving. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread for dunking, if desired.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points:5 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)

* The salt and pepper to taste are not included in the nutritional information.

Reprinted with permission from Food From Our Ancestors: The Ultimate Italian Sunday Dinner

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5Cups | Calories: 242.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.6g | Protein: 10.6g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 557.3mg | Fiber: 7.1g | Sugar: 3.3g

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  1. Janet

    Pasta e fa*gioli Recipe (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup) - Cookin Canuck (12)
    I added a pound of sweet Italian sausage (sliced) and used 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning instead of 2 Tablespoons. This was delicious and a keeper.❤️

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  2. Bonnie

    Pasta e fa*gioli Recipe (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup) - Cookin Canuck (13)
    Reading other reviews about thickening I decided to add dry pasta without cooking first. also added leftover shredded chicken for more protein. Lovely soup. i might add celery to the garlic and onion saute the next time.

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FAQs

What is pasta e fa*gioli soup made of? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli, sometimes shortened to pasta fa*gioli (or pasta fazool if you're a Sopranos fan), is a classic Italian soup. Its name literally translates to “pasta and beans,” and it consists of tiny pasta, creamy beans, and tender vegetables in a fragrant tomato broth.

What is the difference between fazool and fa*gioli? ›

To sum it up, pasta e fa*gioli feels more like a vegetable and bean soup, whereas the Italian American pasta fazool created by southern Italian immigrants features a "broth" that's more like a marinara sauce (made with crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, and seasonings), along with ample helpings of white beans ...

How long does pasta fazool last in the refrigerator? ›

Leftover pasta fa*gioli will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container. To reheat, just put the soup in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop.

Did Olive Garden discontinue pasta e fa*gioli soup? ›

fa*gioli has been taken off the menu. Sorry to disappoint you. sad to see that it had been discontinued.

Does pasta fa*gioli contain meat? ›

Does pasta fa*gioli contain meat? Yes. this pasta fa*gioli Olive Garden recipe contains ground beef. It adds plenty of protein and flavor, plus it helps make the soup extra hearty.

What does fazool mean in Italian? ›

In modern Italian the word for beans is "fa*gioli" (fah-jo-lee).

What does fa*gioli mean in Italian? ›

Beans! In Italian, beans are called fa*gioli for soup's sake. My mother loves bean soups and their cousin minestrone – vegetable soups that can also contain beans.

What does pasta fazool mean in English? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli (Italian: [ˈpasta e ffaˈdʒɔːli]; lit. 'pasta and beans') is a traditional Italian pasta soup of which there are several regional variants. Pasta e fa*gioli. Alternative names. Pasta fa*gioli, pasta fasul, pašta fažol, pasta fazool.

Is pasta fa*gioli the same as minestrone? ›

The answer is that traditionally, yes, there's a difference, even if you can't spot it right away. While Pasta e fa*gioli tends to be a thick and hearty bowl of beans and pasta, the thing it lacks is chunks of veggies. That's where Minestrone comes in…to fill the veggie void left by its country cousin.

Is pasta fa*gioli the same as pasta Fazool? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli, meaning 'pasta and beans,' is a traditional Italian dish. It is popularly known as Pasta Fazool in the United States after its name in the Neapolitan language, Pasta e Fasule. fa*gioli is not traditionally made with lentils, so this lentil and bean recipe is not quite authentic.

What is macaroni called in Italian? ›

Macaroni (/ˌmækəˈroʊni/, Italian: maccheroni) is pasta shaped like narrow tubes. Made with durum wheat, macaroni is commonly cut in short lengths; curved macaroni may be referred to as elbow macaroni.

Can you eat 5 day old pasta? ›

While experts say that leftover pasta is good for up to 5 days, that number is contingent on how well you store it. If you don't use an airtight container or bag, or you don't close it correctly, the pasta will dry out and grow mold faster.

How can you tell if pasta has gone bad? ›

If your cooked pasta is in the fridge and has started growing mold, then it's a sure-fire sign that it's gone bad. If your refrigerated pasta has begun to smell, then it's time to throw it out. If it's slimy, if it's gooey, or if it's become discoloured and just doesn't look right, then don't risk it, dump it!

Can I eat leftover pasta after 3 days? ›

Allow cooked pasta to cool slightly. It can then be stored in airtight containers (from $5, The Container Store) in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Again, store pasta and sauce separately, if possible. To reheat, drop the pasta in boiling water for just a few seconds; drain.

What are the ingredients in Progresso pasta fa*gioli? ›

Water, Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Great Northern Beans, Kidney Beans, Mezzanini Rigati Pasta (semolina wheat, egg whites).

Is pasta fa*gioli the same as pasta fazool? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli, meaning 'pasta and beans,' is a traditional Italian dish. It is popularly known as Pasta Fazool in the United States after its name in the Neapolitan language, Pasta e Fasule. fa*gioli is not traditionally made with lentils, so this lentil and bean recipe is not quite authentic.

Is pasta fa*gioli high in carbs? ›

Olive Garden Pasta E fa*gioli (1 serving) contains 21g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 6g fat, 9g protein, and 180 calories.

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