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

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 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.

How long does pasta fa*gioli last in fridge? ›

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.

What does fazool mean in Italian? ›

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

Why do Italian Americans say pasta fazool? ›

Ennamorati explains this semantic quirk like so: "The term 'fazool' is an Italian-American dialect version of 'fa*gioli', much in the same way as some Italian-American families call mozzarella 'mootzarel' or capicola 'gabagool.'"

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.

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.

Does Progresso make pasta fa*gioli soup? ›

Specifically, Progresso's Macaroni and Bean (Pasta E fa*gioli).

What does the word zuppa mean in Italian? ›

(ˈzuːpə, Italian ˈtsuːppɑː) noun. Italian Cookery. a soup or chowder. [1960–65; ‹ It: soup]

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.

What part of Italy is pasta e fa*gioli from? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli
Alternative namesPasta fa*gioli, pasta fasul, pašta fažol, pasta fazool
TypePasta dish
Place of originItaly
Region or stateCalabria Campania Emilia Lazio Lombardy Piedmont Tuscany Veneto
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Can I eat pasta that's been left out all night? ›

It's not recommended to eat pasta that's been left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Bacteria can grow rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F (4°C to 60°C), potentially causing foodborne illness. Safety is key, so it might be best to discard it to avoid any risks.

Can you eat pasta left out of fridge overnight? ›

'Do not make food put it in a container and leave it on your counter for a week,' Dr Whittington warned off the back of the case. 'You should never eat pasta or rice that has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.

Does pasta fa*gioli freeze well? ›

Yes! This Pasta fa*gioli Soup recipe makes a ton of soup, so it's nice to freeze some for later. You may want to add a bit of water when reheating your frozen soup until you reach your desired soup consistency. I love using my Souper Cubes (affiliate link) to freeze soup, but you can use whatever method you choose!

Why is it called pasta fa*gioli? ›

Pasta e fa*gioli (pronounced "pasta fazool") is a traditional Italian soup or stew made with pasta and beans. The name means "pasta and beans" in Italian.

How do Italians say fa*gioli? ›

Click here for the correct pronunciation. Actually, according to online reference, you do not pronounce the “e” and fa*gioli has two syllables, fa-joli. The pronunciation is very lyrical and dances off the tongue with the accent on the “joli”.

What is Italian cheesy pasta called? ›

Cacio e pepe (Italian: [ˈkaːtʃo e pˈpeːpe]) is a pasta dish typical of the Lazio region of Italy. Cacio e pepe means 'cheese and pepper' in several central Italian dialects. In keeping with its name, the dish contains grated pecorino romano and black pepper, together with tonnarelli or spaghetti.

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