Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe, an Italian-inspired soup that brings warmth to your table. This hearty dish combines ground beef with a medley of beans and fresh vegetables, simmered in rich broth for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious choice for families. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this recipe is sure to delight everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbows)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; break it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes along with cannellini beans and kidney beans.
- Pour in beef broth; stir to combine all ingredients.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add small pasta; simmer until tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg