Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli right in your kitchen. This hearty Italian-inspired soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious beans, fresh vegetables, and ditalini pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth that will transport you to the heart of Italy. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this cozy dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in under an hour! Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors while knowing you’re serving a meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Olive oil
- 2 tbsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked (8–10 minutes).
- Stir in kidney beans, great northern beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce; mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and stir to combine.
- Season with basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper; adjust to taste.
- Bring to a gentle boil; add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or zucchini into the soup. Use lean ground turkey for a lighter option or swap out beans based on what you have available.