Lunch

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup is for Lunch.

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup takes 60 minutes to cook.

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup are:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup baby carrots, each cut in two
2 cups of water
4 cups of vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or cannellini beans if you like)
1 cup dry elbow macaroni (or other small pasta like ditalini)
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup:

In a large stock pot saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add in carrots and cook for about 5 minutes or so.Add in vegetable broth, beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley flakes (add fresh parsley at the end), bay leaf, paprika, salt and pepper.Lower the heat, add one cup of water and bring to a slow boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. If needed add more water (additional cup if the soup starts to be too thick).Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta package. Add in fresh parsley and additional salt and pepper if needed.Ladle soup into bowls and serve right away. Serving Size: 8 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUZANA81.

The nutritional information for Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 118.7

• Total Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 532.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 4.3 g

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup is Vegan