Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli right in your own kitchen. This hearty Italian-inspired soup is filled with tender ground beef, nutritious beans, and savory vegetables, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this easy recipe offers a delightful combination of taste and nutrition that will warm your heart any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes while breaking it apart.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until tender for approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in the drained beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add ditalini pasta; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Lastly, stir in herbs and season to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg