Vegan Pasta e Fagiol

Vegan Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian cozy classic dish loaded with different types of vegetables and  pasta. Pasta e Fagioli comes with two words meaning pasta and white beans. White beans and pasta are used to prepare this dish. A combination of these two ingredients will give a royal and  creamy texture. It is loaded with delicious flavours and proteins. This Vegan Pasta e Fagioli is easy and simple. To make this healthy soup, you need only plant-based ingredients. It’s perfect for a cozy night and light brunch.

Ingredients

• Olive oil 2tsp
• Red onion 1/2
• Garlic cloves 2, finely chopped
• Carrots 1/2 cup, cut into slices
• Celery Stalk 1/2cup
• Tomato paste 2tbsp
• Canned tomatoes 15oz
• Vegetable broth 3cups
• White Beans 15oz, you can use cooked or store-bought beans.
• Salt 1/2tsp
• Black pepper 1/4 tsp
• Pasta 1cup
• Dried Oregano 1/2tsp
• Dried thyme 1/2tsp

Instructions

Stovetop

1. Add olive oil to a large nonstick skillet. Put it over a medium flame.
2. Add the chopped garlic, onions, carrot, and celery to the heated oil.
3. Simmer it for 5 minutes, or until the onion color changes.
4. Next, add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
5. Cook it until the tomatoes are soft.
6. After that, add vegetable broth, white beans, salt, and black pepper.
7. Mix well all ingredients.
8. Now, cook it for twenty minutes.
9. Meanwhile, we will prepare the pasta.
10. To a large pan, add water and a pinch of salt. Heat it until it boils.
11. Now, add the pasta.
12. Cook it according to the instructions in the box or it becomes chewable.
13. Now, add cooked pasta to the boiling soup. Toss it well.
14. Sprinkle over herbs, and seasonings according to taste.
15. The Pasta e Fagioli is ready. Serve with garlic bread.

Instant Pot

1. Take a pan, and pour 1 tbsp olive oil. Simmer oil over medium flame.
2. Next, Add the chopped garlic, onions, carrot, and celery to the warm oil.
3. Simmer it for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes tender.
4. Add vegetable broth and cook it until broth is absorbed by the vegetables.
5. After that, add all remaining ingredients like canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme,
6. white beans, salt, pasta, and black pepper.
7. Cover the instant pot with a cover, and cook it on high pressure for 4-5 minutes.
8. Once the soup and pasta are cooked, turn off the stove.
9. Shift into serving bowls.
10. Serve hot and spicy Pasta e Fagioli with garlic bread.

Variations

1. Instead of using white beans, you can use red kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans.
2. Add spinach, kale, or chard to make it a healthier soup.
3. You can add chopped fresh parsley for garnishing. But it’s optional.
4. For more protein, you can add vegan sausages.
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