Description
Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli is a comforting Italian classic that warms the soul with every spoonful. This one-pot wonder combines tender pasta, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. In just minutes, you can enjoy a hearty meal that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini or elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables uniformly.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode; heat olive oil, then add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté for an additional minute.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), cannellini beans, and pasta. Stir well to combine.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes; perform a quick release afterward.
- Carefully open the lid and stir gently; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg