Easy Vegan Pasta e Fagioli
A cozy, Italian classic, this easy Pasta e Fagioli is packed with hearty beans, tender pasta, and rich flavors—comfort food at its best!
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Nothing beats a warm, comforting bowl of Pasta e Fagioli, especially when it’s made entirely vegan! This classic Italian soup is a hearty, protein-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. It’s the perfect meal for chilly evenings, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving a healthy, plant-based comfort food.
What is Pasta e Fagioli?
Pasta e Fagioli (pronounced pah-stah eh fah-joh-lee), meaning “pasta and beans” in Italian, is a classic Italian soup made with small pasta, beans, and a savory tomato or broth-based sauce. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that was traditionally a peasant meal, using inexpensive, readily available ingredients.
There are many variations of Pasta e Fagioli, depending on the region of Italy. Some versions are thicker and stew-like, while others are more brothy. The base often includes onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs, along with cannellini or borlotti beans and small pasta like ditalini or elbow macaroni.
It’s a versatile, budget-friendly, and nutritious dish, packed with protein and fiber from the beans and made even more filling with pasta. Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or whenever you want a simple yet satisfying Italian meal!
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Pasta e Fagioli
- Completely plant-based – No dairy, no meat, just wholesome ingredients!
- Easy to make – Simple steps, and minimal prep time.
- Packed with protein & fiber – Thanks to the beans and whole-grain pasta.
- Cozy & satisfying – A warming, flavorful dish that fills you up.
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Easy Vegan Pasta e Fagioli
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Ingredients needed:
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
2 medium/large carrots, diced
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp tomato paste
15 oz can diced tomatoes
2 15.5 oz cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4-5 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups elbow or ditalini pasta
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, celery, garlic and carrots and cook until the onions are translucent. Stir in the tomato paste.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to the directions on the box.
Add the drained, cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine.
Add more salt and peeper (if needed).
Serve & enjoy!
Easy Pasta e Fagioli
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 2 medium/large carrots, diced
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2, 15.5 oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4-5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups cups elbow or ditalini pasta
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, celery, garlic and carrots and cook until the onions are translucent. Stir in the tomato paste.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to the directions on the box.
- Add the drained, cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine. Add more salt and peeper (if needed).Serve & enjoy!
Tips for the Best Pasta e Fagioli
- For extra creaminess, mash some of the beans before adding them to the soup.
- Use whole-grain or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.
- Make it ahead – This soup tastes even better the next day! Just add a splash of broth when reheating.
Enjoy This Cozy Italian Classic
Whether you’re looking for a nutritious weeknight dinner or a meal-prep-friendly dish, this vegan Pasta e Fagioli is sure to hit the spot. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread and enjoy a taste of Italy in every bite!
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Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
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I love seeing your finished dishes! If you enjoyed making this One Pot Vegan Lentil Soup, or any of my other vegan soup recipes, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleny. Happy cooking!
