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Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli, a delightful copycat recipe that brings restaurant-style warmth right to your kitchen. This hearty Italian-American soup is loaded with ground beef, nutritious beans, and tender pasta, all simmered in a rich tomato broth infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and sure to satisfy even the hungriest appetites. With a total cooking time of just 40 minutes, you can enjoy this flavorful dish on busy weeknights without sacrificing taste or quality.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. Incorporate crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Mix in kidney beans, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Cook ditalini pasta separately until al dente according to package directions; drain.
  6. Stir cooked pasta into the soup just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or using different types of beans. To enhance flavor depth, consider letting the soup sit for an extra few minutes after cooking before serving.

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