Jul 14 2026
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Zuppa Di Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

Inspired by Frank & Dino's
Time40m
Serves4

Our delicious Tuscan soup of white cannellini beans, pancetta, onions, and celery, in a savory broth with a touch of tomato and tubettini pasta.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Beans and Pasta

Method

Preparing the Soup Base

  1. 1

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook Pancetta

    Add the diced pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Stir in the chopped onion, diced celery, and carrot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Garlic

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

  5. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and the broth. Bring to a simmer.

Finishing the Soup

  1. 6

    Add Beans and Pasta

    Once the soup is simmering, add the drained cannellini beans and tubettini pasta.

  2. 7

    Cook Pasta

    Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

  3. 8

    Add Parsley

    Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving for a fresh flavor.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

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