Pesto & Parm Pasta e Fagioli
This soothing and satisfying pasta and bean soup has the flavor of pesto, Parmesan, potatoes and pepper. Vegan dinner recipe!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups water or broth to start add more as desired for consistency
- 1 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Russe potato peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1 cup pasta any variety
- 1 ½ cups 1 can white beans, navy beans used drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon vegan pesto
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- salt & pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes and/or cayenne to taste
- vegan Parmesan to taste
- 1 cup organic spinach or kale chopped
Instructions
- Warm a large soup pot over high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook for two minutes, or until onions begin to soften and brown on the edges.
- Add in the potato, water, pasta, optional bay leaf and some salt and pepper to taste. (Note: if using broth you will need just a small amount of added salt - if using water you will need much more - always add to taste, and start with a tiny amount. You can always add more at the end of cooking.)
- Bring the soup to a boil and cover with lid. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer for about ten to fifteen minutes, or until the pasta and potatoes are tender. Tip: Use a small and thin pasta shape for faster cooking.
- Remove lid and add more water or broth as desired for a good brothy consistency. Also add in all the remaining ingredients: beans, pesto, nutritional yeast, pepper flakes or cayenne, spinach and a few pinches of vegan Parm. Stir well and cover again with lid. Keep heat on low and simmer for about 2-5 minutes.
- Remove lid and continue cooking until the consistency of broth is reached. If you want it thicker, you can simmer uncovered for a few minutes on low. Season to taste.
- Serve warm with additional olive oil and vegan Parm over top.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg