Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Warm and comforting, this Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this hearty soup combines ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and an array of beans in a savory broth. Effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker, it allows you to enjoy rich flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can northern beans
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- In the slow cooker, combine browned beef, diced onion, chopped carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, kidney beans, northern beans, and herbs. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, boil water in a large pot and cook ditalini pasta until al dente.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir gently. Heat through for another 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg