Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup, a delightful recipe that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your home. This hearty soup features ground beef, beans, and ditalini pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, it’s a dish that not only satisfies but also warms your soul on chilly evenings. With quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy this restaurant-style favorite any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
- 2 cans low sodium beef broth (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Dark red kidney beans
- Cannellini beans
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook ditalini pasta separately until al-dente; drain.
- Stir in the drained beans into the soup and heat through.
- Combine cooked pasta with soup before serving.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg