Name: Pasta e Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling; 1 medium yellow onion diced; 1 small fennel bulb or 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots finely chopped; 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves grated; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 3 cups cooked cannellini beans drained and rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 Parmesan rind optional; 1 cup ditalini pasta or other small pasta; 2 large kale or Swiss chard leaves stemmed and torn, about 6 cups; red pepper flakes pinches

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook45 min

Total60 min

Servings5

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilplus more for drizzling1 medium yellow oniondiced1 small fennel bulbor 2 celery ribs, finely chopped2 medium carrotsfinely chopped1 tsp sea saltplus more to taste freshly ground black pepper3 garlic clovesgrated1 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes3 cups cooked cannellini beansdrained and rinsed4 cups vegetable broth1 Parmesan rindoptional1 cup ditalini pastaor other small pasta2 large kale or Swiss chard leavesstemmed and torn, about 6 cups red pepper flakespinches

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Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Wooden spoon
Knife and cutting board
Ladle

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Method

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Sauté the aromatics

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel, carrots, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes until very soft.

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Simmer the broth

Add the garlic, tomato paste, and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, the beans, broth, and Parmesan rind if using. Simmer for 20 minutes.

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Cook pasta and greens

Add the pasta and simmer about 10 minutes until al dente. Stir in the kale and red pepper flakes and cook until the kale wilts. Season to taste and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Pasta e Fagioli

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment