Description
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food right in your kitchen. This savory soup combines ground beef, a medley of beans, fresh vegetables, and ditalini pasta, all simmered together in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare in under an hour. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread and a fresh salad, this classic recipe will warm your heart and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or ½ lb beef + ½ lb Italian sausage)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1–2 cups carrots, sliced or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- Dried basil
- Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can Great Northern beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or meat mix; cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, celery, carrots; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in dried herbs, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate drained beans; bring to boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Adjust consistency with water if needed; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg