Description
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe is a comforting Italian soup that’s perfect for any occasion. With its hearty combination of tender beans, small pasta, and savory meat simmered in a rich broth, this dish brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining table. Ideal for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare in under an hour. The flexibility of ingredients allows you to customize the flavors to your liking, making it a great choice for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes along with juices.
- Pour in the beef broth; stir well to combine.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add small pasta and continue simmering until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg