Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup, a classic Italian dish that brings comfort and nourishment to your table. This delightful soup combines ground beef, beans, and ditalini pasta, all simmered with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. The result is a rich, savory broth that is both satisfying and customizable. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, you can easily adapt this recipe by incorporating your favorite veggies or swapping out the meat for plant-based options. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1–2 cups carrots, sliced or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in onions, celery, and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add crushed garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in dried basil, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Add kidney beans and boil for another few minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
- Adjust consistency with water if needed; serve hot with desired sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg