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Pasta e Fagioli
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62 Reviews
kiersten
February 25, 2021
I just want to say that I love this soup and make it a few times a month for my family. I like that the recipe is loose because it lets me add a little bit more here or there and adjust to my tastes. It’s delicious and easy. Thank you for sharing it!
bethL
December 29, 2015
Wow just made this and really wish the amounts were more specific, like juliunruly said. I started to put in my can of tomatoes. I I put about 3/4 of the can(24oz), which was clearly way too much. The whole thing seems a bit of a disaster. It's cooking on the stove now, I added more of everything again, to hopefully even it out. I'm not sure it will, for the time being it just tastes like tomato sauce. I was so hopeful. Can you please be more specific so that I can try it again? My son was so excited, but for now, there's no way he'll eat it. Thanks.
QueenOfGreen
December 29, 2015
The canned volumes are intentionally not exact as it seems every time I use a different brand or move to a new country the size changes slightly. The listed ounces sizes are approximate so that the cook with know to use something of about the right size (14-16 ounces instead of a double-sized 28-32 ounce can). I'm so sorry you're having difficulties.
kissy28c
December 29, 2015
I found that adding a whole box of chicken broth (32 oz) is better than a can, 4 pieces of bacon (applewood smoked), and 3 big stalks of celery even out this recipe.
juliunruly
December 28, 2015
This is delicious. But it's a sloppily written recipe, which can make it hard to follow. It doesn't say when to add the pasta, it doesn't say what to do with the celery, the volumes for several ingredients are ambiguous ("1 can [14oz?] chicken broth"), etc. That being said, it was still very tasty and I'm excited to eat the leftovers for lunch today.
QueenOfGreen
December 29, 2015
The canned volumes are intentionally not exact as it seems every time I use a different brand or move to a new country the size changes slightly. The listed ounces sizes are approximate so that the cook with know to use something of about the right size (14-16 ounces instead of a double-sized 28-32 ounce can). Glad you liked it just the same.
FabFran
October 21, 2015
I can't tell you home many times I have made this recipe. After making it the first time, I realized that one recipe amount is not enough so ever since I have double it. We must always have some leftover pasta e Julie!!!!!
MrsBeeton
August 12, 2015
I love that you add the pasta uncooked to the broth--it ends up cooking like a risotto (and just like risotto, I found I had to add more hot broth to the pan while it was cooking). I added some rosemary--yum. And then I put a spinach chiffonade at the bottom of the pasta bowls and ladled the yummy pasta over it. Delicious, and my new go-to, need-to-have-dinner-ready-in 20-minutes supper! Thanks for a great recipe!
timmytwinkle
December 28, 2014
Is the celery meant to be chopped? small diced? or added just for seasoning the broth?
goldenblind221
December 28, 2014
I don't know how the original poster intended, but I chop my celery the same size as the carrot.
QueenOfGreen
December 28, 2014
I dice it up small. I supposed that's a texture thing if you want to chop or dice - whatever floats your boat!
Chloe S.
May 4, 2014
Just wanted to say this is my go to recipe it tastes the closest I've ever found to how my Nonno cooks his and my partner just loves it :) making it tonight can't wait to eat it.
Sue
March 22, 2014
There is no need to use a pressure cooker with this recipe. Its easy and you just cook it as long as you want.
gina
March 7, 2014
Do you have an electric pressure cooker version of this recipes?
QueenOfGreen
March 7, 2014
I've never owned a pressure cooker, so no, I don't. I'm not sure this would be the recipe that would make much sense to use one, since it only takes about as long as cooking the pasta. But like I said, I've never owned one, so not familiar with pressure cooking!
Sherry E.
December 26, 2013
pasta add when? how much broth?
QueenOfGreen
December 26, 2013
Pasta cooks in step 2. Broth is one can (which, depending on brand is about 14 or 15 ounces). Enjoy!
calftaylor
August 11, 2013
Just made this as part of my dinner tonight (along with proscuitto-wrapped chicken breasts stuffed with mozzerella and basil) - it was fantastic! I'm going to try it with italian sausage in it next time and probably add more veggies, but it was great just as it was.
Sue
December 29, 2014
That's okay. Yes he would slice it thin and cook it in the pot with everything else. The recipe is the same and I still make it this way but without the pepperoni. Don't like cooked pepperoni.
FabFran
April 22, 2013
This is THE BEST Pasta e Fagioli recipe I have ever tried. The only thing is I will have to double the recipe when I make it from now on!
TheSteadyTable
April 17, 2013
I made a vegetarian version of this tonight, using butter, olive oil and a parmesan rind instead of bacon. It was great.
http://www.thesteadytable.com/pasta-e-fagioli/
http://www.thesteadytable.com/pasta-e-fagioli/
Ceege
March 10, 2013
Made this today for dinner. So simple and delicious. I added some fresh chopped spinach and used canned "fire-roasted" diced tomatoes. My family loved this and I will be making it often.
GreggHollander
February 2, 2012
Pasta goes in with the mashed beans in Step 2.
Made this for a party the other day -- very well received.
Made this for a party the other day -- very well received.
KABenson
January 21, 2012
Love this - it's light but hearty at the same time. I doubled it for a family of five (three kids) and it is a great winter night meal with a crispy garlic bread.
fearlessem
January 8, 2012
I've made this many times now, and it is truly a fantastic recipe -- and where the whole is more than the sum of its parts! Thank you Queen of Green!
kissy28c
November 6, 2011
Love, love, love this recipe. I've added a few of my own personal touches (more bacon, lots of fresh tomatoes) but it's truly awesome and I've been making this regularly for months now. Thanks so much for sharing!
boulangere
June 12, 2011
Mmmm. I like the idea of adding spinach, too. And anything served over grilled garlic-rubbed bread is great. On the menu for Monday. Thank you!
boulangere
June 13, 2011
Served this today for lunch. I used oven-roasted tomatoes, and swirled in some spinach at the last minute. Fantastic.
chefpagodaleah
April 18, 2011
So, so, so yummy. Changed it just a lil bit so i could get this family eating more veggies. Used uncured beef bacon, added carrots, zucchini, and spinach. and then served it over toasted bread rubbed with garlic.
Thank you so much for the recipe!!! i will pass this on to others!
Thank you so much for the recipe!!! i will pass this on to others!
goldenblind221
March 30, 2011
This recipe is so easy and comforting. I had to give you kudos, because I've made it 3 times now, and it's delicious.
emnation
February 9, 2011
This soup is delicious! My husband gave it a great review, despite not being big into beans or soups. I noticed that the recipe doesn't mention when the pasta goes in, and I assumed it was after the 1st sentence in step #2. I forgot to add oregano and didn't have fresh parsley on hand, but didn't miss either herb. Next time I'll double the recipe so I have more leftovers!
QueenOfGreen
February 11, 2011
What?! You mean not everyone can read my brain and know exactly what it is I MEANT to say?! Yes, the pasta was supposed to go in right after mashing the beans and adding tomatoes. Good thing you are all smart cookies!
Aimless
February 4, 2011
Outstandingly good and easy too. I used orzo and ended up adding a total of a quart of chicken broth to make it more soupy. Also dropped in a bay leaf and a big hit of black pepper. Great deep flavor and good color. I'll do this again and often.
coloterp
February 2, 2011
Made this last night since it was a freezing night here in Colorado (-32 with wind chill). It was delicious and perfect and a loaf of crusty buttered bread.
NM E.
January 31, 2011
They're predicting a good ol' North Texas ice storm this week. This is definitely on our shopping list this afternoon!!!
dcamer
January 30, 2011
Doubled this for a family meal, and it turned out really great. Be sure to drain off some of the bacon fat, or things will get a little greasy.
eric_hunter
January 27, 2011
Love this soup. So easy to make. Very tasty. And even better the second night.
missycooks
January 27, 2011
I made this last night - it was great. Only problem (which I knew would happen, but forgot of course) is that the pasta soaked up most of the broth so I ended up with something akin to a stew. Still delicious though!
QueenOfGreen
January 26, 2011
Throw in the uncooked pasta right after you've done all your bean mashing and whatnot and have given it stir. Easy peasy.
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