Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: An Incredible Amazing Recipe is a comforting and hearty soup that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This delightful dish features ground beef, an array of vegetables, and two types of beans, all simmered in a rich broth infused with savory herbs. It’s not only easy to prepare within 45 minutes but also packed with nutrients, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. Customize it with your favorite spices or add more veggies to suit your taste. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, beef broth, and tomato paste.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg