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Nutritional Values
420kcal
18gProtein
60gCarbs
12gFat
9gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pasta e Fagioli
How to order / say it
Say it
Pasta e Fagioli — [PAHS-tah eh fah-JO-lee]
Order
I'd like the Pasta e Fagioli, please.
Locally
Vorrei la pasta e fagioli, per favore.
Say locally
A hearty soup made with pasta and beans.
Why try it?
A comforting and economical dish that epitomizes the culinary ingenuity of Neapolitan cuisine, perfect for understanding local home-cooked flavors.
How it tastes
The creamy beans blend with pasta to create a robust flavor with a hint of garlic and rosemary, offering a soothing, satisfying meal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Dating back to ancient Roman times, Pasta e Fagioli became popular in the 19th century as a nutritious and filling meal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 200 g cannellini beans
- 🌾 150 g ditalini pasta
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🌿 1 sprig rosemary
- 🥕 50 g tomato paste
Method
- 1 Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden.
- 2 Add tomato paste, beans, and rosemary, then simmer.
- 3 Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- 4 Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
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