Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEncore by GoodfellasMama Maria's Pasta É Fagioli Recipe

Mama Maria's Pasta É Fagioli Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Mama Maria's Pasta É Fagioli Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Beans

Vegetables and Aromatics

Liquids

Method

Preparation of Beans

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Rinse the dried cannellini beans under cold water, then place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before using.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the soaked cannellini beans, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir to combine.

  4. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.

  5. 6

    Cook the Pasta

    In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the small pasta to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is al dente.

  6. 7

    Add Fresh Herbs

    Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the chopped fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

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