Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)

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Pasta fazool is a classic Italian-American comfort food. This recipe works with any sausage, but I like the fennel and anise flavors of sweet Italian sausage with the beans. A hearty soup that's fast and easy to put together. This recipe makes enough for two large portions or four smaller ones.

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Bowl of pasta e fagioli topped with grated cheese on table setting.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • ½ yellow onion, chopped

  • ¾ cup dry elbow macaroni

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • 3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups chopped Swiss chard

  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained

  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for pasta e fagioli arranged in small bowls on a countertop.

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  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced celery and chopped onion. Cook until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add dry pasta; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

    Sautéing sausage and pasta in a pan for pasta e fagioli recipe.

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  3. Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 3 cups broth; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed.

    Pasta and sauce simmering in pan as part of pasta e fagioli preparation.

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  4. Place chopped chard in a bowl. Cover with cold water and rinse leaves; any grit will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer chard to a colander to drain briefly; add to soup. Cook and stir until leaves wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Pasta e fagioli cooking with greens and beans added in pan on stove.

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  5. Stir in white beans; continue cooking and stirring until pasta is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese. Serve topped with additional grated cheese.

    Finished pasta e fagioli topped with grated cheese in pan on stovetop.

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  6. Enjoy!

    Bowl of pasta e fagioli topped with grated cheese on table setting.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

888 Calories
44g Fat
77g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 888
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 4200mg 183%
Total Carbohydrate 77g 28%
Dietary Fiber 13g 45%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 44g 88%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 265mg 20%
Iron 8mg 45%
Potassium 1088mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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