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Olive Garden's Pasta e Fagioli

Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli

Warm up your evenings with a comforting bowl of Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli. This hearty Italian soup is perfect for chilly nights or any occasion that calls for a filling, nutritious meal. With a rich blend of savory ground beef, tender beans, aromatic vegetables, and ditalini pasta simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth, this dish delivers satisfaction in every spoonful. Quick to prepare and easily adjustable to suit your taste, it’s a delightful option for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Plus, it’s packed with healthy ingredients that make it as nourishing as it is delicious.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions
  • 1 cup diced celery stalks (around 3 stalks)
  • 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium-sized)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced (approximately 1 tablespoon))
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup water (add more if necessary)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons freshly minced parsley
  • Finely grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, celery, carrots, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
  3. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, and seasonings; bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  6. Add both types of drained beans in the last few minutes of cooking the soup.
  7. Mix in cooked pasta just before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini. For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead.

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