Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, a hearty soup bursting with flavor and nutrition. This delightful dish features tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and nourishing beans, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With its rich taste and easy preparation, you can whip up this satisfying meal in just 30 minutes. Enjoy the wholesome goodness while savoring every spoonful—your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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 (8oz each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5oz each) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz dry ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15oz) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add chopped onions, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic; stir until vegetables are softened.
- Combine tomato sauce, beef broth, petite diced tomatoes, water, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bring to a boil; let simmer for about 5–6 minutes. Add dry ditalini pasta during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Stir in dark red kidney beans and cannellini beans; cook until heated through.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg