Straightforward Pasta e Fagioli and Sausage

This straightforward Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe is a combination of pasta, beans, and vegetables in a tomato style broth. It’s hearty and comforting.

Why Pasta Fagioli Soup stays in the rotation

Pasta e Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden is one of their most beloved soups. If you want to make your own version at home, this recipe is for you.

Whether you’re trying to cook more at home, or don’t feel like going out, this soup will have you wanting to make it at home every time.

What is Pasta e Fagioli Soup?

Pasta e fagioli is a tomato based soup full of white & red beans, spices, vegetables, and herbs.

What does pasta e fagioli mean in English?

Pasta e fagioli translates to “pasta and beans” in English.

Ingredients for Straightforward Pasta Fagioli

• Italian Turkey Sausage
• Celery
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Dried Onion
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Tomato Sauce
• Chicken Stock
• Dried Basil
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Thyme
• Ditalini Pasta
• Kidney Beans
• Great Northern Beans

How to cook Pasta Fagioli Soup (Step by Step)

Detailed instructions and measurements to make Pasta e Fagioli Soup are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Add the turkey Italian sausage, celery, and carrots to a heavy bottomed pot. We like to use an Enamel cast iron dutch oven.
2. Saute until the sausage is cooked through and celery and carrots have softened.
3. Add in the minced garlic and dried chopped onion. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Add in the kidney and great northern beans. Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
6. Add the thyme, basil, and oregano. Mix and then add the chicken stock. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
7. Once boiling add in the ditalini pasta. Cook until al dente.
8. Serve topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Pasta Fagioli Soup FAQs

You can cook the pasta separately if you plan to make a lot of soup in advance.

What to Serve with Pasta Fagioli

We love eating Pasta Fagioli topped with some shredded parmesan cheese and Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks For dipping.

Alterations for Pasta Fagioli with Sausage

• Turkey Italian Sausage – You can use pork Italian sausage here, but you will likely need to drain it after browning. It can be greasy and you don’t want that in the soup.
• Dried Chopped Onion – fresh onion works here as well, but go straightforward on it. You don’t want the onion overpowering the soup.
• Chicken Stock – Both vegetable stock and beef stock work. Use what you have on hand. We would not recommend seafood stock.
• Ditalini Pasta – You can use any small shaped pasta. Mini shells work well too.

Can we use dried beans?

If you want to use dried beans, you will need to cook them first. You cannot put dried beans directly into the soup.

Storing this Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

You can store cooled pasta Fagioli soup in an airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator and store for up to 3 days.

As your soup sits in the fridge, the pasta will continue to absorb the broth. When reheating, we recommend adding in additional broth or water.

To avoid the pasta soaking up all of the broth, you can use two alternatives. You can cook and store the pasta separately and add it in when eating, or you can strain the broth before storing it. Store the broth separately and add it in when reheating.

Can You Freeze Pasta Fagioli Soup

Yes, you can freeze pasta fagioli, but the pasta will continue to absorb liquid and can become softer after freezing and reheating. For a house favorite texture, freeze the soup without the ditalini and cook fresh pasta when you’re ready to serve it. Freeze the cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

If you’re freezing leftovers with the pasta already in the soup, that’s fine too. Expect the pasta to be softer, and add a little extra chicken stock or water when reheating since it will absorb more of the broth.