Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup. This delightful dish combines ground beef, a medley of beans, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta all simmered together in a rich broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to make but also allows for customization based on your favorite ingredients. Just set it in your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together for a delicious meal that everyone will love. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 oz can cannellini beans
- 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings; stir well.
- Mix in chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
- Fold in cannellini and kidney beans.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture.
- Stir everything together before covering.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg