Pasta e fagioli

There are many different recipes for pasta e fagioli, but the dish has its roots in Italian cuisine. Pasta e fagioli is a hearty soup or stew that is typically made with beans, pasta, and vegetables. The dish is often served with a piece of bread on the side.

The first known recipe for pasta e fagioli dates back to the 14th century. The dish was mentioned in a cookbook from that time period called the Liber de Coquina. The recipe in the cookbook called for beans, pasta, onions, leeks, and garlic.

Pasta e fagioli became a popular dish in the 16th century. At that time, the dish was known as pasta fazole. It was commonly eaten by peasants and was considered a poor man's meal.

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Recipes

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Pasta e Fagioli

  • bouquet garni made
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • tomato
  • onion
  • simmered pintos bean
  • red pepper
  • rosemary
  • sugar
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • elbow macaroni
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Pasta e fagioli

  • aglio spicchio
  • alloro foglie
  • carote
  • cipolle
  • ditaloni rigati
  • fagioli borlotti secchi
  • lardo
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • passata di pomodoro
  • pepe nero
  • prosciutto crudo
  • rosmarino
  • sale fino
  • sedano
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • tomato
  • tuscan kale
  • leek
  • smoked ham hock
  • parmesan rind
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • navy bean
  • pasta
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Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli

  • cannellini bean
  • tomato
  • short pasta
  • collard green
  • onion
  • parmesan rind
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • thyme
  • bacon
  • chicken
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • salt
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • pepper
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • italian parsley
  • cannellini bean
  • ditalini pasta
  • baking soda
  • onion
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • san marzano tomato
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Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole

  • salt
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • onion
  • parmesan rind
  • rosemary
  • cannellini bean
  • escarole
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • chiles de árbol
  • carrot
  • lasagna noodle
  • olive oil
  • white wine
  • parsley
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"16 Bean" Pasta e Fagioli

  • basil
  • salt
  • red wine
  • miniature pasta
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • onion
  • bean soup
  • italian parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • pancetta
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"16 Bean" Pasta E Fagioli

  • basil
  • salt
  • red wine
  • miniature pasta
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • onion
  • goya bean soup
  • italian parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • pancetta
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Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli

  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • italian bread
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • tomato
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • onion
  • parmesan rind
  • rosemary
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • navy bean
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • vegetable
  • elbow macaroni
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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

  • cannellini bean
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • italian seasoning
  • kidney bean
  • sausage
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • celery
  • olive oil
  • chicken broth
  • ditalini pasta
  • black
  • salt
  • pecorino romano cheese
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Classic Pasta e Fagioli

  • carrot
  • italian sausage
  • salt
  • onion
  • ditalini pasta
  • celery
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • basil
  • cannellini bean
  • kidney bean
  • tomato
  • beef broth
  • garlic
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • black pepper
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • carrot
  • tomato
  • celery
  • onion
  • pancetta
  • thyme
  • ditalini
  • basil
  • cannellini bean
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • salt
  • parsley
  • red pepper flake
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • cranberry bean
  • rosemary
  • onion
  • garlic
  • pancetta
  • olive oil
  • orecchiette pasta
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Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli

  • celery
  • ditalini pasta
  • ground beef
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • salt
  • carrot
  • onion
  • thyme
  • black pepper
  • tomato
  • cannellini bean
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato sauce
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Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

  • white cannellini bean
  • pasta
  • parsley
  • celery
  • onion
  • rosemary
  • carrot
  • sage
  • garlic
  • red cannellini bean
  • parmigiano crust
  • trasimeno bean
  • round white bean
  • olive oil
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Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)

  • tomato
  • cavatelli
  • lemon juice
  • oregano
  • onion
  • italian parsley
  • red pepper flake
  • cannellini bean
  • tuscan kale
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • water
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • parsley
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • black pepper
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • carrot
  • tomato
  • celery
  • onion
  • pancetta
  • thyme
  • ditalini
  • basil
  • cannellini bean
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
olive oil
tomato
carrot
celery
cannellini bean
parsley
black pepper
rosemary
red pepper flake
basil
bay leaf
thyme
pancetta
parmesan cheese
ditalini pasta
parmesan rind
chicken stock
pecorino romano cheese
oregano
kidney bean
tomato paste
elbow macaroni
tuscan kale
navy bean
pasta
short pasta
italian parsley
tomato sauce
water
ground beef
red wine
miniature pasta
red wine vinegar
italian parmesan cheese
sage
ditalini
bouquet garni made
simmered pintos bean
red pepper
sugar
aglio spicchio
alloro foglie
carote
cipolle
ditaloni rigati
fagioli borlotti secchi
lardo
olio extravergine 'oliva
passata di pomodoro
pepe nero
prosciutto crudo
rosmarino
sale fino
sedano
leek
smoked ham hock
collard green
bacon
chicken
pepper
baking soda
san marzano tomato
shell pasta
paprika
great northern bean
escarole
chiles de árbol
lasagna noodle
white wine
pasta sauce
beef stock
bean soup
goya bean soup
italian bread
vegetable
plum tomato
italian seasoning
sausage
chicken broth
black
italian sausage
beef broth
squash
null lobster
null olive oil
null garlic
null rosemary
null sage
null salt
null thyme
borlotti
fettuccine
cranberry bean
orecchiette pasta
white cannellini bean
red cannellini bean
parmigiano crust
trasimeno bean
round white bean
cavatelli
lemon juice
vegetable broth

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 67%
  • garlic 62%
  • onion 62%
  • olive oil 57%

Common Ingredients

  • tomato 52%
  • cannellini bean 43%
  • carrot 43%

Usual Ingredients

  • celery 38%
  • black pepper 33%
  • parsley 33%
  • bay leaf 29%
  • red pepper flake 29%

Rarey Ingredients

  • basil 24%
  • ditalini pasta 24%
  • parmesan cheese 24%