Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that brings the warmth of Italian cooking right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make soup features a rich tomato base filled with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and nutritious beans, making it a complete meal in one bowl. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this flavorful dish promises to satisfy even the most discerning palates. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, you can customize it to match your taste preferences while enjoying a delightful taste of Italy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) low sodium beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté for about 3–4 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasonings; bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al-dente; drain and set aside.
- Stir in drained kidney beans into the soup and let heat through.
- Combine cooked pasta with the soup before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg