Pasta e Fagioli with Pork
Pasta e Fagioli with Pork is a hearty Italian soup-stew, originating from Italy, that combines pasta, beans, and savory pork in a rich, tomato-based broth. It typically features ingredients like ditalini or small shell pasta, cannellini beans, ground pork or pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs like rosemary and oregano.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is well-balanced, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from pasta and beans, protein from the pork and beans, and healthy fats, with key nutrients including fiber, iron, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains around 350-450 calories, depending on portion size and ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pasta e Fagioli is a classic example of Italian 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), designed to be nutritious and economical. Nutritionally, the combination of beans and pasta provides a complete protein profile, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal.
