pasta e fagioli

Italian bean soup

Pasta e fagioli is an Italian soup of pasta and beans, typically white cannellini beans, in a tomato-based broth with vegetables and herbs.

The dish varies by region—some versions are brothy, others thick enough to eat with a fork.

We ordered the pasta e fagioli as a starter.

Often anglicized in pronunciation to something like "pasta fazool."

Opposites
soup texture and clarity

pasta e fagioliconsommé

Clarified, concentrated stock

bouillon · dashi · pho broth · miso soup · beef tea

food preparation and authenticity

pasta e fagiolifast food

Speedy prepared meals

processed food · junk food · microwave dinner · instant ramen · TV dinner

culinary sophistication

pasta e fagiolihaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

caviar · foie gras · tasting menu · molecular gastronomy · lobster thermidor

Family

pasta, spaghetti, fusilli, risotto, pastas

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G