Vegan pasta e fagioli

A delicious meal for vegans with pasta and beans that all vegans love.

Beans and pasta make a deliciously balanced vegan meal. Let this easy pasta e fogioli recipe be a culinary springboard for you to mix and match the canned beans, type of pasta, and veggies you have on hand for a unique and yummy dish every time you make it.

Vegan pasta e fagioli

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces medium-sized pasta shells or elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3-4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans, 3 cups of broth and Italian seasoning. Bring it to a low boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in cooked pasta and basil. If desired, add another cup of broth to make it soupier.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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