Description
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe is a comforting Italian soup that combines hearty beans, tender vegetables, and flavorful ground beef in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful medley of flavors that warms the soul. This easy recipe allows for customization, so you can make it your own by adding extra veggies or adjusting seasonings to your liking. Enjoy this satisfying meal alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
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 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 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 to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg