Name: Olive Garden Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef sausage; 15 oz Great Northern Beans, drained & rinsed; 15 oz Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed; 14 oz Diced Tomatoes, with juices; 8 oz tomato sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste, diluted in about 4 tbsp water; 1 cup onion, roughly chopped; 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced; 3/4 cup carrot, roughly cubed; 3/4 cup celery, roughly chopped; 1 cup Ditalini Pasta; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; Salt to taste; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 6 cups chicken stock; Handful of fresh parsley, chopped; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling

Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta e Fagioli made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. This hearty soup combines a delightful mix of ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and aromatic spices to create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy a bowl of this nutritious soup that’s packed with fiber and protein, making it a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week ahead. With customizable ingredients, you’ll find it easy to adapt based on what you have on hand, ensuring every bowl is bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef sausage
15 oz Great Northern Beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed
14 oz Diced Tomatoes, with juices
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp Tomato Paste, diluted in about 4 tbsp water
1 cup onion, roughly chopped
1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
3/4 cup carrot, roughly cubed
3/4 cup celery, roughly chopped
1 cup Ditalini Pasta
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt to taste
1 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
6 cups chicken stock
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE on HIGH heat and add olive oil. Brown the ground beef sausage while stirring frequently.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
Incorporate cubed carrots and chopped celery; stir for another minute.
Pour in chicken stock and deglaze the pot by scraping the sides.
Mix in paprika, oregano, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and salt.
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), rinsed beans, tomato paste mixture, tomato sauce, and pasta.
Cancel SAUTE function and seal the lid. PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for 4 minutes.
Perform a quick pressure release before opening the lid.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach. Adjust spice levels by varying red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.