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Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: Comfort in Every Spoonful

Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli

Indulge in a warm bowl of Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli, a heartwarming dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and nourishing ingredients. This comforting soup features lean ground beef, plump beans, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Ideal for busy weeknights and cozy weekends alike, it’s a meal the entire family will love. Simply throw everything into your slow cooker and allow it to work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Serve it alongside crusty bread for dipping, or enjoy it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added touch of brightness.

  • Total Time: 37 minute
  • Yield: About 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14–16 oz)
  • 1 can kidney beans (14–15 oz)
  • 1 can white beans (14–15 oz)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 jar tomato-basil marinara sauce (24–26 oz)
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 3/4 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups dry pasta (cooked separately)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add onions, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, white beans, beef broth, and marinara sauce.
  3. Stir in oregano, optional hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–7 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  5. About 15–20 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  6. Stir cooked pasta into the soup just before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5–7 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot pepper sauce. For a vegetarian version, swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.

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