Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Name: Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta (diced); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 3 carrots (peeled - small dice); 4 stalks celery (small dice); 1 small onion (small diced); 1 large leek (rinsed - small dice(white and light green sections only)); 2 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 tsp thyme (leaves only); 28 oz peeled whole tomatoes (I use San Marzano); 6 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp sea salt (to taste); ½ tsp black pepper (to taste); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 bay leaves; 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans ( drained and rinsed); ½ pound ditalini pasta (cooked); 1 head rainbow chard (or your favorite green, cut into small ribbons. Reserve some for the garnish); 1 cup Romano cheese (more to serve with soup)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

You're going to love my Pasta Fagioli, loaded with ditalini pasta, cannellini beans, pancetta, vegetables and a deliciously flavorful tomato broth this soup is the perfect addition to any dinner table!

Updated at: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:02:24 GMT