Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, a delightful Italian-American soup that transforms your kitchen into a cozy restaurant. This hearty dish features tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and protein-packed beans simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for family dinners or chilly nights, this nutritious meal provides essential fiber and protein while being easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. With customizable ingredients and deep flavors that improve with time, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can red kidney beans (14 oz, drained)
- 1 can cannellini beans (14 oz, drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; sauté for about 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, drained beans, chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
- Add ditalini pasta; simmer until tender (about 15–20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg