Pasta E Fagioli

From: Gena S

On Dec 8, 2007

My family enjoyed this soup. I used petite dice tomatoes with chiles so the soup had a kick. I cooked the pasta separate and we added it to each of our bowls before we ate it and we topped it with some parmesan cheese. There was quite a bit left over so I froze it for later.

From: Kitchen Witch Steph

On Oct 6, 2007

I've been using this recipe for some time now and really love it. I do make some changes. I double the amount of V-8, use only one can of tomatoes, double the garlic, and decrease the amount of salt by 1/2 tsp. I serve the pasta on the side to be added in the amount of each person's choosing. I almost always double this recipe and it provides me with 3 meal's worth for my family of 5. My changes carry through and I usually trade out a can of northern beans for a can of chickpeas. It freezes very well.

From: shy_sharon

On Aug 19, 2005

Everyone raved that this was better than Olive Garden's soup. I took "Satisfied Kris'" advise and added a can of beef broth. If you plan on eating this a little at a time, I'd not add the noodles right away because they absorb all the juice. Will make again for sure! Thanks

From: princessbride029

On Sep 4, 2007

We loved this dish! Unfortunately there are only two of us, and a recipe like this is hard to do just half of. I figured out that it's best to add the pasta to the individual bowls just before serving, so that I can freeze the rest of the "soup" part. Then I just thaw, reheat and add fresh pasta for a meal next time! I omitted the celery just because I didn't have any, but we didn't miss it! What a wonderful mix of flavors - and I loved the little bite it had to it! I served it with a salad and breadsticks. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. We will definitely make this again (when we finish the leftovers).