Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delightful Italian classic that brings comfort to any meal. This rich and hearty soup features a robust blend of ground beef, tender beans, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe showcases versatile ingredients that can be tailored to your taste. Whether served with crusty bread or as a standalone dish, this soup promises to impress with its satisfying depth of flavor. Whip up a big batch for meal prep, and enjoy the convenience of quick lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or ½ lb ground beef + ½ lb Italian sausage)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1–2 cups carrots, sliced or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 can Great Northern or cannellini beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef (or mixture) and brown while breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate dried basil, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add drained beans; simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Adjust consistency with water if necessary; serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg