Description
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli is a delightful Italian-inspired soup that combines hearty beans, tender pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, each bowl offers a warm embrace, making it an ideal choice for cozy nights at home. The best part? It takes just 28 minutes to prepare in one pot, saving you time on cleanup while delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 mild sausages (casings removed)
- 4 cups broth
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 TBSP ketchup
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1/3 cup Ditalini pasta
- 1/2 can red kidney beans
- 1/2 can white beans
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausages; break apart with a wooden spoon until cooked through.
- Add the diced onion, carrot, and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ketchup; mix well.
- Add both types of beans and seasonings; combine thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil; add the Ditalini pasta and reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasonings if necessary and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg