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Pasta e Fagioli with Sausage

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Pasta e Fagioli with Sausage is a hearty and comforting Italian soup made with savory sausage, creamy beans, tender pasta, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato-based broth. It’s a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow, or shells)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining olive oil if needed, then sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor.
  5. Return sausage to the pot, then add tomatoes, broth, beans, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a separate pot until just shy of al dente. Drain and stir into the soup in the last few minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use hot Italian sausage for a spicier version.
  • Cook pasta separately to avoid it becoming mushy in leftovers.
  • Freeze without pasta for best texture when reheating.
  • Add more broth if soup thickens too much after storage.

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