The Best Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe that is better than Olive Garden! Healthy, vegetarian & easy to make on the stove, crockpot or instant pot.
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If you love cozy, delicious meals like our Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup, Minestrone Soup, or 15 Bean Soup – you’ll definitely enjoy this Pasta Fagioli. It’s the ultimate comfort food!
Loaded with beans, pasta, and a thick tomato base – it’s delicious + nutritious (the perfect combo!)
Growing up, we would always have pasta fagioli. It was (and still is!) one of my favorite meals. It’s super hearty while being so good for you, and tasting amazing!
I might be biased, but I think this is the best pasta fagioli recipe! And.. let’s just set the record straight. It’s WAY better than Olive Garden, for those who are asking.
why we love pasta fagioli
- Delicious: Some of the best recipes are simple and still have a ton of flavor. Even though this recipe is made with only a few ingredients it’s loaded with flavor.
- Cheap: With grocery store costs on the rise, this is a delicious, budget friendly meal!
- Total Comfort Food: When you need something comforting, this is the ultimate recipe!
What is pasta fagioli?
Pasta fagioli is a traditional Italian soup/stew made with beans and pasta. It originated as a ‘peasant dish’ because it’s made with inexpensive ingredients.
Depending on the region of Italy you’re from, it can be thick like stew, or thinner. Some people add meat to it, while others keep it vegetarian.
No matter how you make it it’s delicious. And if you were wondering: how do you pronounce pasta fagioli soup – there are a few ways you can say it
- fah- zool (rhymes with school )
- fah- jole (rhymes with soul)
If you love healthy Italian recipes, try our Chicken Cacciatore.
Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe Ingredients
Pasta fagioli is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. This recipe calls for:
- olive oil
- cannellini beans
- fresh herbs
- garlic, onions, carrots
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
- short pasta
- broth & water
- tomato sauce
- meat: optional. You can add ground meat, pancetta or bacon. This recipe is meatless.
We used the ‘macaroni’ shape pasta from Trader Joe’s in this recipe. There are many substitutions for this recipe included below under the green substitutions box, please make sure to check them out!
How to make pasta fagioli soup:
Making healthy pasta fagioli is SUPER simple. You just need to do a little bit of work to chop your veggies, but a food processor can make this *so speedy*
- First sauté your veggies, then add your spices + broth.
- Stir in your cooked beans + raw pasta
- Bring to a boil and cook it until it’s al dente!
There are instructions for making pasta fagioli in the instant pot and in the slow cooker included in the recipe below. All are equally as simple – and the instant pot is the fastest way to make this healthy pasta fagioli.
Recipe for Pasta Fagioli Substitutions
There are so many ways to customize this healthy pasta fagioli. Here are a few:
Olive Oil: If you don’t have olive oil, sub avocado oil or melted butter.
Onion/Garlic: I haven’t tried making this recipe without onion/garlic. It adds a lot of flavor, so I wouldn’t omit them. You can sub onion powder and garlic powder if you don’t have fresh. Use 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
Beans: I usually use canned cannellini beans to save time. You can cook your own, or sub with navy beans or great northern beans. Make sure to drain and rinse off canned beans.
Dried Beans: If you’d like to use dried beans in this recipe, cook them before adding them to the soup. You’ll need about 1.5 cups of cooked beans
Dried Herbs: Substitute 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs for 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
Pasta: You can use any small pasta. Ditalini are my favorite. You can also use elbows or any shorter, small pasta.
Broth: Any broth or stock (broth and stock are the same) can be used in any soup recipe. Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, or vegetable broth all work interchangeably. I always use low or no salt broth.
Adding meat: If you’re not vegan, you can sauté bacon or pancetta when sautéing your veggies. It does add flavor, but I honestly prefer it without. Additionally – you can add cooked ground turkey or beef to this soup and it would be delicious! You could also add a parmesan cheese rind to the soup as it cooks, but that is not necessary.
Spinach or extra veggies: Chopped spinach is a great addition to this recipe, I add it right before serving!
Low Sodium: Canned tomatoes, broth, and canned beans all typically have high levels of sodium. Look for no or low sodium. Feel free to add salt to taste as needed.
Tips for making Crockpot Pasta Fagioli:
This Pasta Fagioli Soup is pretty easy to make, but if you’re looking for some time-saving tips – these can help you!
Cut your veggies ahead of time -You can keep them in the fridge for 24 hours so all you need to do is cook! I also use my food processor to make chopping carrots, onions + garlic SO quick.
Use canned beans- I try to find ones that are low sodium and always rinse/drain them.
If using dried beans, make sure to cook them ahead of time. Store in a container in your refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.
What do you eat with Pasta Fagioli?
Just so you know, pasta fagioli is meant to be very thick! You should almost be able to eat it with a fork! If you prefer it soupier, just add more broth.
Pasta fagioli is best served with:
- a big piece of crusty bread
- lots of parmesan cheese! If you’re vegan, feel free to add nutritional yeast.
- Fresh basil and cracked black pepper also add a lot of flavor!
- with a salad
Storing and Freezing Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli
Refrigerator: This soup will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing: You can freeze this soup, but it isn’t as good once it has been frozen. The pasta can get a little mushy – but it’s still totally edible! I love these containers for freezing soup. For all my freezing tips, check out my post on How To Freeze Soup.
Reheating: You can reheat it in the crockpot, microwave, or on the stove. The pasta will absorb some of the liquid overnight so you can just add some broth when reheating or enjoy it thicker.
Can you make this Vegan Pasta Fagioli in the crockpot?
Yes, you can make pasta fagioli in the crockpot – but I would really recommend making it on the stovetop. It’s super quick! I can’t guarantee yours will cook correctly, and it might either be al dente, or mushy!
If you are making pasta fagioli in the crockpot, add your pasta during the last hour of cooking to avoid the pasta getting too mushy.
Can you make Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli?
Yes, you can! See below for instructions. Here are some tips for making pasta fagioli in your instant pot:
Be aware of the order of the ingredients. Tomato sauces tend to trigger a burn warning in the instant pot.
This was tested with regular macaroni. I would highly recommend a short cut like Ditalini or Macaroni.
Very important note on the pasta – I would warn against using pastas with lower cook times than Ditalini or Macaroni because that could result in over cooking. Similarly, a thicker one requiring more time would undercook. Stick to pastas that cook in the 7-9 minute range for this one!
Pasta Fagioli FAQ
Both pasta fagioli and minestrone are tomato-based soups with beans and pasta. Minestrone soup often has other vegetables added (spinach, zucchini) as well as other beans (kidney, white) whereas pasta fagioli is typically just beans and pasta.
Most pasta fagioli recipes are made with meat (pancetta or bacon). It is very easy to make pasta fagioli soup without meat. This is a meatless, vegetarian and vegan recipe
Pasta fazool and pasta fagioli are the same things. There are many different pronunciations of the soup that is macaroni, bean, and tomato-based.
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Pasta Fagioli
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced (approx 3 garlic cloves)
- 1 cup carrots minced
- 30 oz cooked cannellini beans low or no sodium (rinsed/drained if using canned)
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce low or no sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional- omit if you don't like spice or add to taste at end
- 4 cups vegetable stock low or no sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup ditalini pasta gluten free if necessary (about 5 oz)
Instructions
Stove Top Instructions
- In a large pot on the stove, heat olive oil. Sauté onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and softened.
- Add tomato sauce, spices, stock and water to the pot, bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the soup cooks, drain + rinse beans.
- After the soup has cooked, add raw pasta and cooked beans. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 4-6 minutes (cook time will vary depending on the pasta shape you use)
- Important: you should undercook the pasta. Once you remove the pot from the heat the pasta will continue to cook and absorb the broth. Feel free to add more broth to your liking.
- Once cooked, discard bay leaf. Serve + enjoy!
Instant Pot Instructions
- Important: This recipe is best when made on the stovetop. The pasta can easily get overcooked in the instant pot.
- Set your Instant Pot to Sauté for 5 minutes. Add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrot and garlic until onions are translucent and softened..
- While veggies cook, drain + rinse beans.
- Make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the instant pot to avoid a burn notice. Add in the pasta, beans, seasonings, water and broth to the pot. Pour the tomatoes on top. Do not stir it.
- Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes and do a quick release once the soup has cooked.
- Once cooked, discard bay leaf. Stir + enjoy!
- Optional but recommended: You can cook your pasta on the side to avoid it being over cooked. Depending on the pasta size, this can easily over cook in the instant pot.
Crockpot Instructions
- Important: This recipe is best when made on the stovetop. The pasta can easily get overcooked in the crockpot.
- In a large pot on the stove, sauté onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add to crockpot base.
- While veggies cook, drain + rinse beans.
- Add tomato sauce, spices, stock, water and beans to the crockpot base. Do not add pasta! Stir until combined and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- The last hour of cooking, add your raw pasta to the crockpot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for the remaining hour. You can also cook your pasta in a separate pot and stir it in the soup.
- Important: you should undercook the pasta. Once you remove the crockpot from the heat the pasta will continue to cook and absorb the broth. Feel free to add more broth to your liking if soup becomes too thick.
- Once cooked, discard bay leaf. Serve + enjoy!
Marcus says
Pasta Fagioli is one of my favorites! I am crazy about anything pasta, tomato, and cheese. Such a good combination 😀
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Marcus! Hope you enjoy this 🙂
Toni Cooper says
It was easy to make and kept me full for hours.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Toni!
Toni says
Loved this dish…..easy to make & delicious!! Reminds me of my Nonna’s pasta fagioli. 🙂
magnolia REED says
The correct pronunciation is ” fah g olli not fazull, that is Neapolitan and Roman slang.
Sorry. The recipe however is exactly the way l have always made it. Good job and thanks for sharing
The Clean Eating Couple says
Everyone says things differently!
Bryan says
My wife really enjoyed this recipe! I surprised her with this for dinner, thank you
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks Bryan!!
Logan says
I made this tonight and it was AMAZING! Perfect for a cold winters night. I loved how easy this recipe was and how you’re only using 1 Pan.
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m glad you liked it, Logan! It seriously is the perfect cold weather food!!
Ri Lo says
This recipe was SO delicious and easy to make. I was missing some of the ingredients (carrots, bay leaf) and I did add some crushed tomatoes. Flavor was great. Thanks!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much Ri! I’m glad you liked it and that it came out great with the modifications 🙂
Lucy Connolly says
i made this for lunches and omg best thing ever. i served with baguette and parmesan on top. i had to stop myself from amking more because im known to cook a recipe until i cant even look at it anymore lol. making again tonight. thx so much.
The Clean Eating Couple says
OMG I love this!! So glad you liked it, Lucy – bread + parm is the way to go, lol!! Enjoy!!
Jennifer says
Made it with whole wheat elbow and used half canelini and half kidney beans. Delicious!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Jennifer!
Tara Hutson says
So easy to make no difficult ingredients. Perfect for cooler weather. Looking forward to making again.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Tara! It’s our favorite when the weather starts to get chilly!
Carolyn Braden says
A super comforting and flavorful dish! You’ll want seconds for sure! I added a bit of nutritional yeast to ours for a bit of a cheesy flavor, a touch of coconut sugar and less beans. It still was delicious. That’s what I love about this recipe….you can truly tailor it to your own flavor likes.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much Carolyn! Love the tweaks that you made to the recipe! It’s super easy to customize it 🙂
Lisa says
I made this last week. Kept it all vegan. Very simple recipe to follow. You don’t need to be a master chef for this to come out great! The best part is that all of the ingredients are very inexpensive yet you get a very nutritious meal out of it. This recipe will be a regular for me.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lisa! It’s one of our favorite dishes. Vegan or not – it’s hearty and easy to make!
Katherine D Emerson says
Delicious!! I used dried cooked Black-eyes Peas (my favourite bean) and I also added 1/2 frozen peas along with the pasta. I sprinkled nutritional yeast on top (I’m a vegan). This dish is so yummy!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad you liked it, Katherine! Love those changes too 🙂
Arielle says
Amazing! My boyfriend and I agreed it was the best thing I’ve ever made. Didn’t have bay leaves so added some oregano and extra basil instead. Will double the recipe next time to freeze some!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Arielle! Great idea to freeze it 🙂 Enjoy!
Stephanie Brown says
Perfect winter dish! Very filling and pairs great with vegan parmesan & Italian garlic toast! Thanks for the delicious recipe!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Stephanie!
Holly Wilson says
I LOVE this soup! Very satisfying! I will make this again for sure. I had some kale I added at the end too.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Holly! Love the addition of kale!
Ellen Fife says
I am trying to figure how many beans this recipe needs. It says 30 ounces of cooked beans and also says 1 and 1/2 cups of beans. I am not sure how many I need.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Ellen – You need 30 oz of cooked beans. 30 oz of cooked beans is about 1.5 cups of cooked beans. I included that under the recipe substitutions in case people don’t have a food scale to measure out beans that they cooked themselves vs. taking them out of a can.
Lori Cuticelli says
This recipe was delicious. We are an Italian household and my very picky Italian husband loved it. Another keeper for our collection of dinner recipes!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lori! Enjoy!!
Megan Gefert says
This recipe is amazing!! I can’t wait to make it again!!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Megan! Glad you liked it 🙂
Jade says
My fiance and I decided to focus on more plant based meals this year; this recipe was one of our favorites! It is very filling and one of our staples so far.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you like it, Jade!! It’s the perfect cozy, plant based meal!
Alexandra says
This recipe was 20/10 taste and it was really easy to make. I have a dairy allergy so I usually need to either substitute ingredients or search vegan recipes (which aren’t always great). This is officially in my lunch/dinner rotation!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Alexandra! Next time you should try our Healthy Potato Soup – it’s so easy, vegan and dairy free 🙂
Kayla says
So happy I found this recipe!!! Delicious! For mine I subbed the two cups of water for a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes (with juice), to give it a thicker consistency. I also added a can of great northern beans and a can of kidney beans! But again, fantastic recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Kayla! I really appreciate it!
Kate says
Made this last night and loved it! I added ground turkey to it for extra protein.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Love that idea, Kate! So smart!
Angie says
I’ve cooked this meal several times but tonight I tried this in my new Instapot and it was great! Only 5 minutes. I cant believe it! I used fresh herbs from my garden too. I sliced the carrots thinly as I hate mushy carrots. Came out perfectly. Next time I will cook 4 minutes because I like my macaroni to really have a bite to it. Thanks so much for the recipe! I appreciate your preciseness (2 T garlic) as I always put too much. The spicyness was just right too (not too much for the kids). Such a satisfying dinner.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Angie! I really appreciate it! So glad you liked it.
Amanda Brewer says
I’ve been trying to eat less animal products and therefore I am looking for more vegan recipes. This is probably my favorite vegan lunch I’ve found!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Amanda! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Mary says
Originally found this recipe on Pinterest… heading over here to leave a review because this is an amazing recipe! Made a big batch for the week and it tasted even better on the last day. We added some chopped spinach, and an extra cup of broth. This is a crowd pleasing meal even for non-vegans. Thanks for the healthy and delicious recipe 🙂
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Mary! Glad you liked it!
Lynn says
So simple and delicious! I usually change recipes to suit my taste but not this one., it didn’t need any adjustments. Thanks for the great recipe !
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lynn! Thank you so much!
Gabrielle says
This was wonderful! I definitely will be making it again. I topped it with Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect addition to an amazing dish. Thanks for such a good vegetarian recipe!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Gabrielle!!
Bryn says
So easy and a filling perfect vegan fall/winter weather soup!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Bryn! Glad you liked it!
Trudi says
I agree this one is delightful. AND I can add gluten free noodles
Kerry Alexander says
Oh my gosh Liz you were right – way better than Olive Garden!!! SO DELICIOUS!! and easy. We used chick pea pasta which my daughter wanted to try and it was fabulous. Any pasta would do in this recipe since the flavors are so perfect. YUM!!!! And congratulations on getting married, though you’ll always be a SHA senior to me!!!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it Mrs. Alexander!! Thank you so much 🙂
Belinda says
I will try this healthy soup
Liz says
So delicious!!! the perfect easy weeknight meal. I will definitely have this on my new dinner rotation!!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Liz! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Kyle says
So flavorful!! Healthier way to enjoy one of my favorite dishes 🙂
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much!
Linda says
Looking for a delish comfort food then you must try this Vegan Pasta Fagiolo. It’s so delicious my family didn’t realize they were eating healthy and thought I slaved all day when in fact it was so easy and only one pot was used. This is definitely one of our go to meals!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Linda! So happy you enjoyed it !
Lisa says
Made this in pressure cooker. Quick, easy and Delicious! My new favorite soup!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lisa! Thank you!
kelley pardo says
Easy & amazing! i made it with gluten free pasta, vegan no chicken broth, vegan parmesan. second time making it, we love it thank you❣️
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you like it, Kelley! Thank you so much!
Jackie says
Made this for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! Loved that I could make a flavorful healthy soup in under an hour. I added bacon and parm based on your suggestions and it was perfect!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Jackie! Bacon and parm add so much flavor! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Jakki says
I’m eating a bowl right now. Delicious and so simple. I increased the red pepper a bit and topped it with some shredded parm (I’m vegetarian not vegan). Next time I might add in some more veggies. Maybe some minced bell pepper or zucchini. This is definitely going to be a go to recipe from now on..
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Jakki! I’m so glad you liked it! You definitely could add more veggies and I’m sure it would be great 🙂
Danielle Riley says
Made this in the instant pot! Big hit with the family! Turned out perfect and delicious! I’m trying to cut back on my meat intake, and I used chicken stock because I forgot to get the vegetable stock, but it was still great! I think I may try it next time with frozen carrots and onions…. I’m always looking for shortcuts!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it, Danielle! Love the idea of using the frozen veggies – that will probably work great!
Dana says
A comforting dish on a cold winter night!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you enjoyed it, Dana! Thank you!
Alexis Nizer says
This soup! Holy Moly! I can honestly say it’s probably the only recipe that I’ve ever made that came out perfect the first time and didn’t need tweaking in the end! My family and I are absolutely addicted and I’ve made this soup 3 times within the past week! I doubled the recipe tonight and it’s still perfect!! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Oh and I definitely recommend eating with crusty bread as mentioned above! Wowser! Yum yum!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked all liked the soup, Alexis! Thank you so much!
Noel says
So good and easy! Definitely recommend!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Noel! Glad you liked it!
Carleigh says
One of my favorites! So good and makes a good amount. It stores and reheats really well too!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Carleigh!
Diane says
This is delicious and so easy to make! It’s super filling and so comforting especially on a cold winter day!! You won’t be disappointed if you make this!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it, Diane!
Lynne says
Made and this was D E L I C I O U S!! Thank you CEC!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you Lynne!
Kim says
I’ve made this recipe countless times it’s so good. Warms me right up ! The flavor is delicious my whole family is obsessed. I recommend playing with the pasta to get it just right – I used a gluten free brand at first that was just too mushy in the end. Also prefer it stovetop over instant pot (which I do for most things tbh). I also love that Liz clearly writes out all options and ingredient swaps that would work in all her recipes! I recommend !
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it! I prefer it on the stovetop too – so yummy!
Laura says
Honestly so good!
I added some chopped fresh spinach at the end for colour and a nutritional boost.
It was so easy and quick, turned out to be exactly what I was craving, delicious and comforting.
I will be making this often and have sent it to all my friends to do the same.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy to hear this, Laura! Thank you!
Lu says
This recipe is very tasty. I made it for my dad. I used Ditalini pasta and cooked it in the iInstant Pot. It was done very quickly!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lu!
Rebecca says
Delicious!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Rebecca! thank you!
CRR says
So simple and tasty! My daughters asked me to make extra to bring to school for lunch.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it!
Monisha says
Made this amazing recipe twice and it’s definitely staying in my rotation. Such a delicous healthy recipe as always by the clean eating couple!
My sister sister is vegetarian and my dad and I have celiac so made this with gluten free pasta for christmas eve and it was perfect everyone loved it and it doesn’t take long to make! Highly recommend this recipe and everything by the clean eating couple ❤🤍
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it!
Becky says
Making this tonight. Added two cans of mushrooms. Smells amazing
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hope you love it!
Laura L says
Hi, my grandma used any kind of beans she had, including red kidney beans, and my mother-in-law likes to make this with ceci beans (chick peas). I love the ditalini in it, but you can also use good old elbows, or as my great grandma did, break up spaghetti into small pieces and use that! They were versatile, God rest their souls!
Lisette Tesla says
This tasted AWESOME !!!! I added turkey and it was the perfect addition . This was quick and ready for a busy working home . I appreciate the added notes at the end of the recipe . They were helpful for some questions I had !
Carol -Ann says
I’ve been making a similar version of this recipe for awhile.
Suggestion:add a piece of Parmesan rind while cooking (- it gives a great flavor. Remove before adding pasta. Yum!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Yes! We always do that. I have it listed under substitutions – so yummy!
Carol-Ann says
Sorry I missed that!! OOPS! 🙂
Alecia says
Delicious and fast! I added it to my recipe collection. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Lisa says
My first time ever trying Pasta Fagioli and this was really good! I definitely recommend using the red pepper flakes. I actually had some today as a lunch leftover and enjoyed it even more!
MiChaela says
Super yummy and filling! I left as is but appreciate having so many options to add extra flavor and protein!
Debi says
Soooo yummy! Very easy to make. We double batched it and shared it with our neighbors and my Mom. Keep them coming! We love your recipes!
Lynne says
Amazing! Love the added verges which was not how my mom made it!
Theresa says
Easy and delicious !
Toni says
Love this recipe & so easy to make….it reminds me of my childhood when my Nonna use to make pasta fagioli for the family.
Lauren says
This recipe is so easy and SO GOOD! I love soups but as a vegetarian, substituting can be tough sometimes. Even my meat-eating husband loved this one. It is hearty and so flavorful. It lasted us a few days, too, as it makes a lot and is super filling. Will definitely be making it again soon!
Madeline says
Easy peasy to make and it is delicious! Came together quickly. Flavorful. Fits my macros. Kids devoured it. I will make this again and add either chicken or Italian sausage. I would also throw some celery and spinach in – live dangerously! 🥰
Laura says
Made this today and it is excellent!
Mary says
Made pasta fagogli for dinner tonight and it was delish!!
Megan Green says
So yummy! Even great for leftovers! I added some Italian sausage for my husband.
Cathy says
I cook the pasta separate and add to each bowl at serving time. This works great if there are leftovers – the pasta won’t absorb all the liquid and get mushy. Love the soup.
Lynne says
Best recipe! Delicious , Packed with veges and warm yummy feelings!
Theresa says
Super delicious and one of my favorites ! Healthy ingredients and various ways to cook this is a plus. Using a food processor for the veggies made it so convenient. Terrific Instructions. Have recommended to family and friends. On our rotation for lunch/dinner.
Morgan says
We love this recipe! It is the perfect dish when we are craving something warm and hearty.
Lisa says
I grew up with my mom making this all the time! Such a great, easy meal full of flavor!
Dasha says
Super yummy!
Christine O says
Delicious and Easy will definitely be making again
Jennifer says
So good! Always coming in with great recipes. Several are in our families regular rotation!
Kim says
This is the first fagioli recipe I ever tried to make on my own and I love it! It was so much easier than I thought and extremely delish my whole family loved it! I do recommend being careful with the type of pasta- I used gluten free and left it for too long and it became mushy. After that I tried different pastas/times and it was great. Highly recommend!
Mary says
It’s a bowl of hugs. Delicious comfort food that’s also healthy!
Tamara says
Excellent!
Alexia says
So delicious & easy to make!
Ida Hanson says
Best soup ever. So simple but full of flavor. It’s a staple on our family menu!
D. Smith says
Loved the flavor but was too thin.
Nicole S says
Soups can be intimidating but this one was super easy to make! This could be an easy weeknight meal, or as part of meal prep. It is delicious- the flavor is 👌🏻. Definitely recommend!
Terrie Alfieri says
Delicious! Such a great option for a meatless meal 🙂
Karen Brown says
Making this was so simple and the result was so delicious. I did the stove top method and used chicken broth. I shredded the carrots in my food processor. I also used fresh parsley because I didn’t have dried. Highly recommend for a easy very satisfying meal.
Donna says
This Pasta Fagioli is simply delicious! I made the recipe as written with the exception of using vegetable broth instead of stock because my store did not have stock. Added the additional cup of broth and was surprised it did not dilute the flavor. Family enjoyed every spoonful. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa says
Delicious recipe! !My family loved it and agreed this is definitely a make again soup. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Fernanda Simoes says
The recipes are great and easy to follow
Denise Caskey says
So easy and so good. This soup will definitely become apart of my monthly rotation. It makes a great lunch the next day as well.
Carmen Amodio says
Great recipe, tweaked with cooking garlic, onion and the other veggies in bacon drippings for a really great taste!
Teresa says
So easy & very delicious!!!
Joanne says
Found this recipe today. Had all the ingredients in the pantry. It is delicious. My kids (8, 10) said it was restaurant quality. Thank you for offering this. I will definitely make it again.
Sarah says
Had to make this a second week in a row because my daughter ate so much of it I only had one bowl! I’m even making some batches to take to friends who need some food this week. Great recipe and so simple!
Harding says
Just got thru making this recipe here in Cali on a cold drizzly day!
I did add ground beef because I wanted it similiar to Olive Gardens soup.
Lovely comfort soup!
Robyn says
Made this tonight and it took a little longer due to needing to turn up the heat to have it boil again after simmering for 15 mins. Fluid doesn’t boil when it’s simmering. SO with that being said, it’s really very good!I just need to make a few adjustments next time!
Momo says
Yep. Delicious.
Barb Mitchell says
This will be my #1 go to soup recipe. Love the flavor of the broth (I used chicken broth and added 2 more garlic cloves). So happy I found this recipe!
Brenda says
Oh my goodness. This was AMAZING. The picture pulled me and it turned out just the way it looked. The recipe is super easy to follow. Major bonus for someone who isn’t a chef. I loved this and will definitely be making it again. Yummmmmy.
Sally says
I’d leave out the 2 cups of water, it ruined it. I like it thick and creamy 👎
The Clean Eating Couple says
Water doesn’t ruin the recipe. If you like it thick and creamy, then feel free to leave it out next time you make it.
Jennifer @ Eating for Healing says
This soup was so easy to make! I made a double batch because I knew it was not going to disappoint! Well our whole family had seconds! Win!! I added roasted chicken and spinach to it. This will be in our regularly rotation!!
Suzanne says
Was a great starter for Christmas Eve meal. Made with gluten free ditalini, it checked several boxes for all our families special diets, including nut-free and vegan
Patty says
I Haven’t made this soup in years and so glad to have picked your recipe, it was perfect! Thanks for sharing it.
Debi says
This soup recipe is so easy, fast and delicious! Thank you for sharing! I will be making this over and over again.
MaryAnn Muster says
It was really good. I think it needed a little more oregano which I added. I used one can of Cannellini beans, Butter beans, and Lima beans. I didn’t put the pasta in the soup as I didn’t want it to get mushy for left overs, so just put pasta in the bowl and added the soup and parmesan cheese. I still made a pig of myself because I love pasta with just about anything. I will be making this again. Thank you for the recipe.
Abby says
Excellent flavor, with minimal amount of preparation.
Deborah says
Super easy to make and absolutely delicious
Denise says
The best!! My kids DO NOT eat leftovers and she asked for this the next day!!
Angelo says
Was a hit!
The only thing I changed was the amount of pasta. Growing up in an Italian home…I know this dish to be more pasta with a soupy sauce, then soupy with pasta. But didn’t change anything else! Saving this recipe!
Anita says
In my recipe I add ground Italian Sausage that has been pan-fried and has lots of crispy pieces. I do not add onions though. Whenever there is a reunion or gathering, this dish is one that I am asked to bring. My family loves it!
Bonnie says
Made this a couple of days ago and we LOVE it. Fits perfectly into our vegan foodplan and have recommended it a few times already. LOVED the suggestion to mince the veg in food processor. I cook A LOT and just always chop, dice and mince by hand. Changed it up with this recipe and now have all the ideas for easier food prep. 🙂
Now off to recipe hunt on your site!
Celine says
Everything soup or meal I have tried came out great! Thank you for your hard work and making meals so much easier to make. Have a great day! Celine 👏
Kathy says
Amazing !!! Best comfort food!!!!
JoMar says
I used canned beans which were fine, That’s what I had in the house. I also cooked mine on the stovetop.
This recipe tasted just like this very nice old italian lady that I knew who learned how to cook from her mother!
Make it exactly to the recipe. You won’t be disappointed!
Remember to undercook the pasta!
It will still keep cooking once it’s taken off the stovetop as it cools off for refrig or freezer!
Cathy says
Is that Parmesan sprinkled on top?
The Clean Eating Couple says
I like it with parm on top but you dont need it!
Carol says
Just made this soup. I used fresh herbs instead of dried (a little more work, but worth it) Delish. Thanks for the recipe.
Camille says
It was delicious! Hubby loved it!
Tania says
The soup is excellent! I am making my 87 year old mom soup weekly and found this online. I added one celery (chopped small and added with carrots). I also added 2 extra cups of water and about 1/2 cup more noodles. I was worried it would change thinks but it’s is so dang tasty! Wow. I found the chicken pot pie soup and will it next weekend. The the cream of vegetable the following. Great recipe. Thank you!
Jackie says
I followed the pasta fagioli recipe exactly & it was so tasty & delicious !
Kt says
This is my favorite pasta figioli recipe. Our family, friends and neighbors all have enjoyed this soup. I add rendered pancetta for a little texture.
Jessica S Rivera says
Delicious😋Thank you for sharing. My husband likes to have some type of meat, so I added chicken breast😍and used tomato soup instead of tomat sauce
Amy says
Followed this recipe exactly! Tasted amazingly good. Whole family loved it! Thanks
Sydney Rubin says
Very tasty recipe! Very simple with only a few steps. Added ground chicken to it. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Bonnie says
Just made this recipe and it was so easy and so delicious! I sprinkled parmesan cheese before eating and wish I had planned ahead with a loaf of Italian bread – next time!
C. Accardi says
Loved this! Made it today (a little cool here in Toronto) and I will definitely make again. So creamy and comforting.
Julie says
Make it all the time easy and delish
Jolie says
I made this soup for my daughter (she’s a vegetarian) and myself. It was absolutely delicious. It was so very easy to make and it took no time at all! I would HIGHLY recommend it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Susan says
Very Good!
Deborah J says
I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious. Just knowing it was so healthy made me enjoy it even more. I also served garlic bread with it. I was too tired to prepare a salad, but that is another side choice option. I will definitely be making it again.
Gina says
Tastes just like my Nonna used to make! I’ve made this twice, once with carrots and once without. Also I use gluten free pasta and crushed tomatoes instead of sauce. One time I used vegetable broth, other time I used chicken bone broth, didn’t really change the taste. About to make it again! Thank you!
Christina Lee says
I made this last night for our bday dinner for our neighbor Miss Judy . This is the BEST recipe for pasta fagioli by far. Everyone absolutely loved it. Will be making this again and again in the future ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🤍🩶
Jennifer says
So delicious!! Added it to the cookbook!
Christine says
Delicious soup and so easy to make! Used a mix of cannellini and kidney beans. Otherwise, followed the recipe and it was so hearty!!
Mary says
Delish!!!
Noreen Preteroti says
I made your Pasta Fagiole tonite for dinner….it was fantastic!!
Noreen Preteroti says
I made your Pasta Fagioli soup tonite for dinner. I did substitute with chicken broth & added Italian sausage. My husband & I both loved it!!
Fantastic!!
Anne says
This was so good that I ate so much of it tonight, that I felt nauseous, lol!! I could not put it down!!
I followed this exactly, minus a few tiny things – used chicken broth instead of veggie stock, 2 beef cubes + 2 cups of water instead of just water, and added a bunch of kale just because I love the nutrients and texture, and didn’t drain the beans because my mom likes a “thicker” soup.
I HATE when people write about how they changed a recipe, but my “changes” were so minute, that I doubt it changed much. I just wanted to write though, that this was absolutely fantastic!! I have made pasta e fagioli quite a few times in the past, and I feel like I always do more to it than I should, and the simplicity is lost..
This is the best, most flavorful, hearty, comforting recipe I have used. The spice measurements were perfect and the tomato sauce to broth ratio was spot on. I will never use another recipe. My mom loved it too. This will be going into my rotation.
Oh! One last thing, I am so weird when it comes to pasta texture, so I didn’t mix the pasta and broth, served it separately so it didn’t bloat.. tomorrow I will be using all of the left over broth to make a tortellini soup. I bet I could even cook up some linguine and make an Italian ramen like dish, lol! I am Italian, so please don’t hate me for that comment!
Thank you so much! I rarely comment on recipes, but I just had to this time.
Sarah says
I don’t know why I waited so long to make this recipe!!! It’s delicious and so easy to put together. I’m excited to try it for work lunches because I have a feeling it will be better next day. Thanks for another great recipe!!
Debbee says
Did anyone else’s gram blend the sauce and beans before adding the pasta? Sneaking some nutrition in to the kids? 😂
MFry says
I’m trying this with homemade noodles, so I am assuming just putting in the noodles at the last moment for a couple of min. then removing from fire. Hoping for the best! LOL… Smells amazing though!