Vegan Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian cozy classic soup loaded with different types of vegetables and pasta. Pasta e Fagioli comes with two words, meaning pasta and white beans. White beans and pasta are used to prepare this dish. A combination of these two ingredients will give a royal and creamy texture. It is loaded with delicious flavors and proteins. It is a high-carb (66 grams) and protein (16 grams) recipe. This tasty Vegan Pasta e Fagioli is easy and simple. To make this healthy soup, you need only plant-based ingredients. It’s perfect for a cozy night and light brunch. Let’s prepare this tasty and wholesome dish with the (listed below) cooking instructions.
Equipment:
- Nonstick Skillet
- Spoon
- Instant Pot
- Serving Bowls
Ingredients:
- Two (2) tablespoons of Olive oil
- Crushed Garlic cloves 2
- Chopped red onion 1/2 cup
- Celery Stalk 1/2 cup
- Carrots 1/2 cup
- Vegetable broth 3 cups
- Two (2) tablespoons of Tomato paste
- White Beans 15oz
- Canned tomatoes, 15oz
- Black pepper 1/4 tsp, or add to taste
- Pasta 1 cup
- Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp
- Salt 1/2tsp
- Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
Instructions:
Stovetop:
- Drizzle one or two tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Put it over a medium flame.
- Add the chopped garlic, onions, carrot, and celery to the heated oil.
- Saute all items for five to seven minutes or until the onion color changes.
- Next, add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
- Cook it until the tomatoes are soft.
- After that, add vegetable broth, white beans, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well all ingredients with a spoon.
- Now cook it for twenty minutes.
- Meanwhile, we will prepare the pasta.
- To a large pan, add water and a pinch of salt. Heat it until it boils.
- Now add the pasta to this salted, boiled water.
- Cook it according to the instructions mentioned in the box, or it will become chewable.
- Now, add cooked pasta to the boiling soup. Toss it well.
- Sprinkle over herbs and seasonings according to taste.
- The Pasta e Fagioli is ready. Serve it with garlic bread.
Instant Pot:
- Take a pan and pour 1 tablespoon olive oil. Simmer oil over medium flame.
- Next, add the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to the same hot pan.
- Cook it for four to six minutes or until its dull brown.
- Then, pour vegetable broth. Simmer this broth until it absorbs into the vegetables.
- Next, add all the remaining ingredients: canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, white beans, salt, pasta, and black pepper.
- Cover the instant pot with a cover, and cook it on high pressure for 4-5 minutes.
- Once the soup and pasta are cooked, turn off the stove.
- Shift into serving bowls.
- Serve hot and spicy Pasta e Fagioli with garlic bread.
Variations:
- Try this recipe with a variety of beans like pinto or black beans etc.
- Add spinach, kale, or chard to make it a healthier soup.
- You can add chopped fresh parsley for garnishing. But it’s optional.
- For more protein, you can add vegan sausages.
Tips:
- For a creamier texture, you can make a puree of this soup and add it to this dish. It will thicken the texture of the soup.
- You may also use grated parmesan cheese for the creamier texture.
- Make sure to cook the pasta evenly.
- Add different kinds of vegetables, such as broccoli, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
- Adjust flavors and creamy texture according to your preference.
- To avoid excessive evaporation, cook the soup covered in the pot.
Notes:
- For a more soupy texture, add more vegetable broth.
- Use different varieties of pasta depending on your choice.
- You can use dry beans instead of cooked beans. For this, soak dried beans overnight in water.
- Tomato paste is optional. You can skip it if you don’t like its flavor.
- The pasta absorbs the broth. When reheating the pasta, we will add more broth to this pasta.
Storage Information:
Refrigerate:
- It gives the best taste when freshly cooked but you can refrigerate the leftover pasta for 3-4 days. Pastas should be kept in an airtight jar.
Freezer:
- This pasta keeps well in the freezer for two months. You can’t freeze pasta for a long time because its texture will be soggy and all flavors will vanish. Freeze only soup for one day in the freezer.
Reheat:
- You can reheat the pasta in a microwave oven for 5-6 seconds.
FAQs:
What kind of pasta can I use?
- You can add different varieties of pasta like ditalini, small shells, or cut ziti.
Can we add vegetables according to our choice?
- You can add different varieties of vegetables depending on your choice. You can add spinach, kale, broccoli, carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, bell peppers etc.
How do we garnish this pasta?
- You can add grated parmesan cheese, crushed black pepper, and fresh parsley as garnish.
What makes this dish so popular?
- This dish is famous because it is easy to make and has simple plant-based ingredients. It is a nut-free dish. You can make this pasta also gluten-free.
How do we serve this delicious vegan Pasta e Fagioli?
- Enjoy this tasty pasta with vegan garlic bread, Italian salad, vegan gnocchi, and almond flour biscuits. You can also enjoy this with homemade dips and crackers.
Nutritional Fact Per Amount Serving:
Amount per serving 2-3
Total Calories 355 kcal
Carbohydrates 66 g
Protein 16 g
Total Fat 2 g
Dietary Fiber 13 g
Sugar 8 g
Iron 7 mg
