It’s time to celebrate everything pasta! Why? Because today, October 25th, is World Pasta Day. On behalf of Barilla, I invite you to join me in enjoying delicious pasta recipes made with Barilla products. I’ve got one yummy recipe to share with you today that I think you will love. My family gobbled it up in record time.
One thing I love about using Barilla pasta in my recipes is that I can always count on top notch quality and delivering consistent, fabulous results. This Pasta e Fagioli recipe was no different. It tasted delicious and was super easy to make. It’s one of the many pasta recipes Barilla shared with me.
You’ll need your choice of Barilla Pasta (I used Ditali), olive oil, garlic, red onion, pancetta, kidney beans, tomato sauce and cheese.
Pasta e Fagioli
The Barilla recipe also suggested borlotti instead of kidney beans and Parmigiano cheese. I used Asiago cheese because our store was out of Parmigiano. You sprinkle the cheese at the end.
The Barilla recipe had a few tips and terms that were new to me. Have you ever made a soffritto? You will in this recipe. It involves heating a pan with olive oil and gently sautéing the garlic, red onion and pancetta to flavour the olive oil.
Another cool thing about this recipe is that it’s one pot. The pasta cooks right along with the beans and the rest of the ingredients. One of the benefits of using the same pot is that starches released from the pasta will make the recipe creamy.
I also didn’t realize is that you are not supposed to serve it piping hot. Let it cool to room temperature first so that the flavours have a chance to mingle and settle in.
It tasted amazing! It was hearty and filling. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the beans were creamy and practically melted in my mouth. This was my first time making Pasta e Fagioli (translates to Pasta with Beans) and I’ll definitely be making it again.
Get together with your friends and family and enjoy a delicious pasta dish today! Maybe try this recipe? If you do, I’d love to hear how it turned out.
You might also like this 5 Soup Pasta or Tortellini Casserole.
Pasta e Fagioli
This classic Italian noodle soup is so hearty and comforting! Pancetta and kidney beans mixed with fun round noodles and Asiago cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Barilla Pasta
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup pancetta, cubed
- 2 cups kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper
- Parsley, for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large pan on medium heat. Stir in garlic, red onion and pancetta and cook for about 5 minutes, until onion is softened.
- Stir in kidney beans and tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add pasta and water to the pot and stir. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer an additional 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more water if you find it’s evaporating too quickly.
- Remove from heat and stir in Asiago cheese. Let it sit to cool down. When ready to serve, top with more Asiago cheese and parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 447mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
This looks so delicious and great for the cold nights. Yummy!!
Erica Schmidt says
Great recipe! Pinning for later!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks so good. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Stacie, Your pasta e fagioli is a little different that what I’ve had before but it looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Blessings, Janet
Miz Helen says
What a great bowl of Pasta and so colorful! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
kathy downey says
Thanks for the recipe i’m looking forward to trying this