Recipe here: http://www.caradifalco.com/blog/2017/10/4/pasta-fagioli?rq=pasta%20fagioli
The epitome of poor man’s food. Pasta & beans. Pasta e fagioli. Or, as it has come to be known here in the North East, pasta fazool (I cringe to write that). Whatever you call it, however you make it – it’s an easy, quick and delicious dinner. Perfect for a chilly weeknight! Buon Appetito!

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Navy or great northern beans work as well..
Thank you my ITALIAN sister.
Looks great and fast to make
Hi Cara, Your recipe is EXACT to my Mamma's from Sicily! Other's add so many unnecessary ingredients – your resume is the REAL DEAL!! (and OREGANO!) Thank you.
Your 'recipe' is the REAL DEAL!
This is the most simple, authentic recipe that I've found Thank you so much.
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Made it for my family.. 12/28/22. It was awesome. Very simple recipe, added homemade sun-dried tomato bread. Thanks Cara!
Put in Garlic sauté for a little bit. Add the Cannellini beans and cook for 5 – 10 min. Add 4 Oz of tomato sauce cook for 5 min. Add water. About half a cup or more. Add the Ditalini for the pasta and stir. Similar to cooking risotto. Add more water if needed. Salt pepper and fresh basil leaves. From Naples and this is the way we make it. Your version is very close and I am sure very delicious.
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che gusto di mia nonna.buonissima
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That was simple
Excellent, that's Italian and your Italian pronunciation is also pretty much the way my parents pronounced it.
What do I thing love pasta and fasule 👌
trash
Substitute for haricots if you can't stand them is diced potato added closest to serving time. A little pancetta con Parmigiani formaggio….stupenda 😘👌
Flavorful broth? Water?…nahhh 4 cups good chicken stock
The perfect comfort food! My favorite way that my mother would do was when she used pork and beans 😋 also she would add some dandelion and that was great also.
People stop moaning how she made it u can make it how u want she can’t please everyone it’s not a joke she made it just like my mum as she was from Naples that’s exactly how u make it it will b very tasty u don’t need meat with everything it’s really good of her to share her recipe brilliant work u will always get negative people keep going