Description
Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat) is a comforting and hearty Italian soup that brings warmth to any meal. This delightful one-pot dish features a rich blend of lean ground beef, tender vegetables, and creamy beans simmered in a seasoned tomato broth, making it the perfect choice for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With its robust flavors and satisfying texture, this recipe is not only easy to make but also ideal for meal prep—tasting even better the next day! Serve it alongside crusty bread or top with fresh herbs for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in the same pot for about 4 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot; add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Stir in beans and chicken broth; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until pasta is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Serve hot garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg