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    Pasta Fagioli Recipe

    Published: Dec 3, 2016 · Modified: Jan 8, 2022 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    This delicious Pasta Fagioli recipe is an incredible version of the classic Italian soup!  This one has bacon…need I say more!

    a green bowl full of tomato soup with ditalini pasta

    Pasta Fagioli

    This Pasta Fagioli recipe is so, so incredibly yummy!  It’s a classic Italian soup that I’m you may have seen many recipes and variations of it.

    I got this recipe from cousin Tonya.  She graciously brings it pretty much each time she comes to visit us and I always do the happy dance.   It includes BACON!  Need I say more.  🙂

    TIP for you – Make a double batch.  It freezes well too.

    Ingredients for Pasta Fagioli

    1 teaspoon Olive Oil

    1 large onion, chopped

    3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

    2 oz of white wine

    4 cups of chicken broth (I use low-sodium)

    1 29 oz can of petite diced tomatoes

    1 teaspoon Oregano

    ½ teaspoon basil

    ½ teaspoon pepper

    ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

    1 14 oz can of Northern White Beans (I use low-sodium)

    ½ cup of parmesan cheese

    8 strips of Bacon, cooked and crumbled – (I buy the boxed version most of the time of convenience)  You could also use turkey bacon as well.

    ½ cup of pepperoni,  cut into little pieces – (You could use turkey pepperoni as well)

    1 lb box of Ditalini pasta

    How to Make Pasta Fagioli

    Cook bacon and set aside.  Then crumble when cool.

    In a large pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender.

    Turn off heat.  Add cooking wine, chicken broth, tomatoes and seasonings listed.

    Bring to a boil.

    Add beans, cheese, bacon and pepperoni.

    Stir and simmer for 30 minutes.

    You can either mix the pasta in or add into each bowl as wanted.  We choose to put the pasta in separate because in my house everyone likes it a little different.

    You can do the same with the parmesan cheese too.  But I do add this into mine.

    ENJOY!

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    green bowlful of pasta fagioli soup with ditalini pasta

    Pasta Fagioli Recipe

    This delicious Pasta Fagioli recipe is an incredible version of the classic Italian soup! This one has bacon…need I say more!
    4.65 from 14 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 oz white wine
    • 4 cups chicken broth I use low-sodium
    • 29 oz can petite diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1 14 oz can of Northern White Beans I use low-sodium
    • ½ cup of parmesan cheese
    • 8 strips Bacon cooked and crumbled - (I buy the boxed version most of the time of convenience) You can use turkey bacon too.
    • ½ cup of pepperoni cut into little pieces - (You could use turkey pepperoni as well)
    • 1 lb box of Ditalini pasta

    Instructions

    • Cook Bacon and set aside. Then crumble when cool.
    • In a large pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender.
    • Turn off heat. Add cooking wine, chicken broth, tomatoes and seasonings listed.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Add beans, cheese, bacon and pepperoni.
    • Stir and simmer for 30 minutes.
    • You can either mix the pasta in or add into each bowl as wanted. We choose to put the pasta in separate because in my house everyone likes it a little different.
    • You can do the same with the parmesan cheese too. But I do add this into mine.

    Notes

    Nutritional information includes regular pepperoni.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3.4mg

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    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    1. Patrice

      May 02, 2019 at 3:18 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect! I like to emulsify everything except the bacon so that it’s nice and smooth and then add the pasta in last. oooooh so good! Thanks for the delicious dinner, making tonight again for dinner guests!

      Reply
    2. Dave

      January 06, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      1 star
      I followed this recipe and actually made a double batch cause it sounded so good….I didn’t add all of the pasta though as I wanted to make sure there was lots of broth. after simmering for 30 min I ended up with a pot full of tomato noodles and parmesan cheese stuck everywhere. Iwould recommend to anyone trying this to do the noodles on the side and add the parmesan cheese after as otherwise it will not turn out good

      Reply
      • Judy Mark

        September 09, 2023 at 9:02 am

        I see that the directions do not specify to cook the pasta by itself which would be confusing for anyone who hasn’t this type of soup before. Try it again and bet you will love it. Cheese should be added right at the end.

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    3. Jocelyn

      March 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this soup! I only wish I could have found the pasta you used. I had to substitute with mini farfalle instead. I will definitely make this soup again. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Jenny @ Honey and Birch

      December 18, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Anytime a classic recipe has bacon added to it, I get happy. I always say everything is better with bacon. Yum!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing at #FoodieFridays !

      Reply
    5. Kristina & Millie

      December 17, 2014 at 11:31 am

      4 stars
      oh this recipe sound so yummylicious and easy to make. nothing beats a nice warming filling delicious soup on a chilly day! Thanks for sharing the recipe for your pasta fagioli!

      Reply
    6. Sarah R.

      December 17, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Yum, yum, yum. I have to admit, I usually get more excited about soup season than Christmas cookie baking season- and this one sounds delish! Thank you for linking this up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope you’ll come back later this week with your latest makes!

      Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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