Name: Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each); 2 cans low sodium beef broth (14.5 oz each); 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz); 1 cup ditalini pasta; 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained (15 oz); 1 can cannellini beans, drained (15 oz); 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. salt, more or less to taste; 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Description

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that perfectly captures the essence of Italian cuisine. This rich soup combines tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome pasta in a savory broth, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or meal prep. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the warm embrace of this delicious soup any night of the week!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
2 cans low sodium beef broth (14.5 oz each)
1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 cup ditalini pasta
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained (15 oz)
1 can cannellini beans, drained (15 oz)
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. salt, more or less to taste
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta separately according to package instructions until al-dente.
After simmering the soup, add drained kidney beans and cannellini beans; heat through.
Drain cooked pasta and stir into the soup mixture until well combined.
Serve hot with your choice of toppings like freshly grated Parmesan cheese or herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or veggie crumbles and use vegetable broth.