Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Pasta e Fagioli, a delightful Olive Garden copycat recipe that brings a taste of Italy to your table. This hearty soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious beans, and ditalini pasta in a savory broth, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its quick prep time and flexible ingredients, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste. Serve it hot with crusty bread, a sprinkle of Parmesan, or fresh basil for an inviting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and brown the ground beef for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots, onion, garlic, and sauté until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add both types of beans and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Mix in the ditalini pasta; cook until tender (about 10 more minutes).
- Serve hot with optional toppings like Parmesan cheese or fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg