Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Pasta e Fagioli, a delightful Olive Garden Copycat recipe that brings the taste of Italy right to your home. This hearty soup combines lean ground beef, nutritious beans, and tender pasta simmered in a savory tomato broth, making it perfect for cozy dinners or family lunches. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, this one-pot meal is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Not only does it taste incredible fresh, but it also develops even more flavor as leftovers, making it ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern & kidney beans
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove beef, drain fat, and sauté diced carrots, onion, celery, and garlic until soft (about 4 minutes).
- Return beef to the pot; add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; stir well.
- Pour in drained beans and chicken broth; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot with optional fresh basil or Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg