Description
This Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is a comforting and hearty soup that brings the essence of Italian dining right into your home. Packed with protein from ground beef and fiber-rich beans, this dish is flavorful and nutritious, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings. With its robust blend of spices, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta, each bowl is a warm hug on chilly nights. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without a long prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 8 oz dry ditalini pasta
- 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally for about five minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, beef broth, petite diced tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and let simmer for about 5–6 minutes.
- Add the dry ditalini pasta and cook for an additional ten minutes until tender.
- Stir in the drained kidney beans and cannellini beans until heated through.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg