Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Enjoy rich and satisfying flavor with the Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe. Made with two kinds of beans, fresh herbs, and turkey sausage, this satisfying meal comes together easily and feeds 12.

Easy and delicious pasta fagioli with turkey sausage

The world of pasta is a large one, and I’m on a mission to tackle each pasta dish one by one! Today, we’re checking off a new pasta number with this delicious pasta fagioli recipe. This dish comes from Italy and is known as a pasta and beans combo. It uses a lot of broth, making it a soup — and a delicious one at that!

The dish comes together with some vegetables, lots of herbs and spices, and turkey sausage as the main protein. It’s satisfying, filling, and great for storing! Pair with your favorite garlic bread.

Ingredients in the best pasta fagioli soup recipe

Ready to try your hand at pasta fagiloi? Below is a list of everything you’ll need to bring it together.

• Olive oil: First up for this recipe is 2 tbsp of olive oil. This will be used to cook the vegetables.
• Vegetables: For the vegetables themselves, you will need 1/2 large white onion, 3 carrots, and 3 ribs of celery. Be sure to dice all of these before adding to the pot.
• Garlic: Next, use 3 cloves of minced garlic to flavor the dish.
• Turkey sausage: 1 lb of turkey sausage will serve as the protein source in this recipe (alongside the beans). You can use Italian sausage or ground beef if preferred.
• Herbs: Flavor the dish with 1 tsp each of dried oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Beans: As for the beans, we will use 1 14oz can each of cannellini beans and dark red kidney beans (you do not have to drain).
• Tomatoes: Next, throw in 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes. They can be with or without green chilies — your preference!
• Tomato sauce: Thicken up the dish a bit with 1 15oz can of tomato paste.
• Vegetable broth: Next, turn this dish into a soup by adding 8 cups of vegetable broth. That should equal two boxes. You can also use chicken broth.
• Parsley: Add some fresh herby flavor with 1/4 cup of fresh parsley.
• Pasta noodles: As for the pasta, use 6oz of ditalini. You can use any small pasta shape, like elbow macaroni, but I always use ditalini.
• Parmesan: 1/4 cup of grated parmesan is a great final touch.
• Toppings: Top each bowl of pasta fagioli with more parmesan and pesto to taste.

Tools used to make homemade pasta fagioli

To make this dish, you will need a few kitchen tools and measuring cups.

• Cutting board
• Cutting knife
• Saucepan
• Stirring utensil/spatula

To measure ingredients, you will need 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, and 1 cup sized measuring cups.

How to make this Italian soup recipe

This recipe comes together in about 10 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cook time.

First, heat a large pot or saucepan and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Let cook for about 5 minutes until veggies become tender, and then add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Next, add the turkey sausage and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the spices.

Add the beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir until everything is combined, and then add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

Add the parsley, pasta, and parmesan cheese and let simmer for another 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the dish sit for ten minutes before serving.

Serve with parmesan cheese and pesto.

To store leftover Italian fagioli, begin by transferring it to an airtight container. Then, transfer to the refrigerator or freezer. If refrigerating, enjoy within 3 days. If freezing, enjoy within one month. Reheating can be done on the stove (preferred) or in the microwave with a microwave-safe bowl.

How can I add more heat to this recipe?

Optionally make this dish hotter by throwing in a diced jalapeno or red pepper flakes.

What is the difference between pasta fagioli and minestrone soup?

Pasta fagioli is known for its classic pasta and beans combination. Minestrone soup, on the other hand, is a bit more vegetable-heavy.

Is pasta fagioli high in carbs?

Pasta fagioli dishes have around 20g of carbs per serving, depending on the ingredients and exact type of pasta used.

What is fagioli soup made of?

All recipes vary, but this variation uses olive oil, white onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turkey sausage, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, cannellini beans, dark red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, parsley, pasta, parmesan, and pesto.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

In the mood for some more pasta recipes? Try one of these! The creamy cajun dish is a must try — it’s always a crowd favorite!

• Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad
• Lightened Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
• Easy Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
• One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Photos by Moriah Sawtelle and recipe by Erin Antoniak.