Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, a delightful soup that brings the essence of Italian dining right to your kitchen. This hearty dish is filled with savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and nutritious beans, making it a complete meal in every bowl. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers endless customization options based on your pantry staples. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz dry ditalini pasta
- 2 cans (15 oz each) beans (red kidney and cannellini), drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add chopped onions, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 5–6 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta; cook for another 10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the beans and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg