Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This hearty Italian soup features a delightful blend of ground beef, beans, and tender pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, it’s simple to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients that make each bowl a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 3. Stir in onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
- 4. Add diced tomatoes and both types of beans; mix well.
- 5. Pour in beef broth and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15–20 minutes.
- 7. In the last 10 minutes, add small pasta and continue to simmer until tender.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with grated cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg