Pasta fazool
Pasta e fagioli, often called 'pasta fazool' in Italian-American dialects, is a hearty and rustic Italian soup or stew that combines small pasta shapes with beans. Its typical ingredients include ditalini or other small pasta, cannellini or borlotti beans, a savory broth often flavored with pancetta or onions, celery, and carrots, and sometimes tomatoes. This comforting dish originated in Italy and is a staple of Italian home cooking, celebrated for its simplicity and satisfying nature.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Pasta e fagioli is a well-balanced dish that provides a good mix of carbohydrates from the pasta and beans, plant-based protein from the beans, and dietary fiber, making it quite filling. A typical serving (about 1.5 cups) generally contains around 250-350 calories, with the exact count depending on the recipe's use of meat, oil, and portion sizes.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), transforming inexpensive, shelf-stable ingredients like dried beans and pasta into a nutritious and flavorful meal. Nutritionally, the combination of beans and grain creates a complete protein source, making it a particularly satisfying and sustainable dish for vegetarians when made without meat.
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