Name: Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 4 cups beef or chicken broth; 1 large onion (diced); 3 stalks celery (sliced); 1-2 cups carrots (sliced or diced); 3 cloves garlic (crushed); 1 can diced tomatoes; 3 cans tomato sauce; 1 can kidney beans (drained); 1 can Great Northern beans (drained); 1 cup ditalini pasta; Olive oil; Dried basil; Italian seasoning; Brown sugar; Red pepper flakes; Salt; Pepper

Description

Warm up your evenings with this comforting Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe, a delightful blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty Italian-inspired soup features ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and protein-packed beans. With its robust taste, every spoonful promises to be satisfying and nourishing. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on what you have on hand, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
4 cups beef or chicken broth
1 large onion (diced)
3 stalks celery (sliced)
1–2 cups carrots (sliced or diced)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cans tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 can Great Northern beans (drained)
1 cup ditalini pasta
Olive oil
Dried basil
Italian seasoning
Brown sugar
Red pepper flakes
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
Add the ground beef and sauté until browned.
Stir in the diced onion, celery, and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
Mix in dried basil, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold in drained beans; return to a vigorous boil.
Stir in ditalini pasta; simmer for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
Adjust consistency with additional water if needed before serving hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried where possible. To prevent mushy pasta when storing leftovers, cook pasta separately if planning to reheat later. Feel free to swap vegetables based on personal preferences or seasonal availability.