Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup

This Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with rich Italian flavor in every spoonful. Tender vegetables, beans, and pasta come together in a savory tomato-chicken broth that feels both wholesome and incredibly satisfying. It’s a perfect one-pot weeknight dinner, offering easy prep, simple cleanup, and a big, cozy pot of soup the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with breadsticks or crusty bread, and you’ve got a complete, warming meal.

Ingredients

• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 can cannellini beans, with liquid
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 14 ½ ounces chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup uncooked spinach pasta

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
2. Add celery and onion; cook until onions are translucent.
3. Stir in garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and chopped tomatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add pasta and cook 15 minutes or until al dente.
6. Stir in cannellini beans with their liquid; heat through.
7. Season with salt and pepper and serve with grated Parmesan.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4

Tips

• To avoid mushy leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl before ladling in the soup.
• Store leftover soup (without pasta mixed in) for up to 3 days for best texture.

FAQ

Can I use a different type of bean?
Yes—kidney beans or great northern beans also work well.

Can I substitute regular pasta for spinach pasta?
Absolutely. Any small pasta shape like ditalini or elbows works great.

Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes—use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Is the soup spicy?
It’s mild, but you can reduce or increase red pepper flakes to your preference.

Can this be frozen?
Yes, but freeze without the pasta added to prevent it from getting mushy.