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Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli with Parmesan Crisps

Name: Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli with Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons; Onion, 1 large, chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Carrots, 2, diced; Celery, 2 stalks, diced; Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon; Dried Basil, 1 teaspoon; Crushed Tomatoes, 1 (14 oz) can; Chicken or Vegetable Broth, 4 cups; Cannellini Beans, 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed; Red Kidney Beans, 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed; Ditalini Pasta, 1 cup; Salt and Pepper, to taste; Parmesan Cheese, 1 cup, grated; Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon

This classic Italian dish brings comfort with its rich flavors of herbs, tomatoes, beans, and pasta, accompanied by homemade crispy parmesan bites.

4.2(682 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 29, 2025

Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli with Parmesan Crisps — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup

For the Parmesan Crisps

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 317 kcal
Protein: 16.1 g
Carbs: 36.1 g
Fat: 12.7 g
Fiber: 7.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1900 kcal
Protein: 96.8 g
Carbs: 216.3 g
Fat: 76.2 g
Fiber: 46.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive Oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40.5	0
Onion 1 large, chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Carrots 2, diced	50	1	12	0.3	3.6
Celery 2 stalks, diced	15	0.7	3	0.2	1.6
Dried Oregano 1 teaspoon	5	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.8
Dried Basil 1 teaspoon	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.2
Crushed Tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can	98	5	21	1	7
Chicken or Vegetable Broth 4 cups	40	4	8	1	0
Cannellini Beans 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed	315	21	54	1.5	13
Red Kidney Beans 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed	330	21	58	1.5	16
Ditalini Pasta 1 cup	210	7	42	1	2
Salt and Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Parmesan Cheese 1 cup, grated	420	35	4	28	0
Ground Black Pepper 1/4 teaspoon	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté vegetables
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
Tip: Do not burn the garlic as it could make the soup bitter.
3
Add herbs
Stir in oregano and basil, cooking until fragrant.

Preparing the Parmesan Crisps

1
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare baking sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Form crisps
Place tablespoon-sized heaps of parmesan onto the sheet, leaving space between. Sprinkle with black pepper.
Tip: Use freshly grated Parmesan for crisps instead of pre-packaged for better melting and flavor.

How to Make Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli with Parmesan Crisps

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmer the Soup
Add crushed tomatoes and broth to the pot, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Add Beans and Pasta
Stir in beans, then add pasta. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
3
Bake the Crisps
Bake Parmesan mounds in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp.