Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe. This hearty Italian bean soup is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Packed with nutrient-rich beans, vegetables, and tender pasta, it offers a delicious blend of flavors that will warm your heart. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s ideal for any occasion, whether as a main dish or a delightful starter. Customize it with your favorite veggies or pasta shapes to make it uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1–2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in beef broth and mix well.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add small pasta and simmer until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg