Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli

Savory flavors of pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, herbs, cannellini, kidney beans and pasta infuse and cook together in your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Have delicious hot soup ready and waiting for you when you get home! Each spoonful dissolves in your mouth.

Pasta Fagioli

Nothing is more satisfying than a hearty bowl of hot Pasta e Fagioli soup. Bite-sized pieces of tiny pasta, wholesome beans, in a tomato-based broth fit perfectly on your spoon. Each bite delivers a balance of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and vegetables all in one tasty serving. Hey there! I’m Jessica Gavin, a Certified Culinary Scientist and I unravel the science behind better cooking on my website JessicaGavin.com. I’m thrilled to share this comforting Pasta e Fagioli soup recipe with you. I’ve taken the classic stove-top method and converted it to a simple Instant Pot version.

Instant Pot

The multi-cooker has multiple functions, perfect for maneuvering through the various cooking techniques needed to master this recipe with ease. You’ll be delighted to discover how the pressure cooker is efficient and cuts back on dishwashing. Use my shortcuts by grabbing common pantry ingredients to make preparation faster and budget-friendly.

How to make Pasta E Fagioli in the Instant Pot (or Pressure Cooker)

Saute pancetta, garlic, onions, carrots and celery to light brown and intensify their flavor. Cook the dried pasta using high pressure for 3 minutes, and 10 minutes natural release. Add the canned cannellini and red kidney beans at the end of cooking just to warm them, keeping them intact and creamy in texture.

With multiple components in this pasta and bean soup, a little bit of strategy is needed to ensure the right taste and texture. Robust ingredients like pancetta, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, and dried pasta can withstand brief cooking under pressure. The beans, however, are added at the very end to prevent tiny legume explosions. The Instant Pot makes the soup all in one pot for quick and flavorful results.

Pasta E Fagioli Ingredients

Small dried pasta like shells or ditalini Aromatics like garlic, onion, carrots, and celery Canned diced tomatoes and paste Canned cannellini and red kidney beans Diced pancetta or bacon Vegetable stock or broth Bay leaf, thyme, oregano and thyme

To save on time, convenience items like canned tomatoes and beans reduces the need to chop or pre-soak. It usually takes hours to cook beans from scratch. I’m not afraid to break out a can opener for those dinner time rush kind of nights. Serve with big slices of garlic bread to soak up the delicious soup!

If you enjoy this recipe, I know you will also love my 30-minute minestrone soup too!