Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 lbspicy italian sausage
casing removed
- 1onion
diced
- 3carrots
peeled and diced
- 2ribs celery
diced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspdried basil
- 1 tspdried oregano
- ¾ tspdried thyme
- 3 cchicken broth
- 1can tomato sauce
- 1can diced tomatoes
- 1 cwater
- 1 cditalini pasta
- 1parmesan rind
- to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1can red kidney beans
drained and rinsed
- 1can great northern beans
drained and rinsed
- ½ cshaved parmesan
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; set aside.
- 2
Add onion, carrots and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic, basil, oregano and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in Italian sausage, chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, pasta and Parmesan rind; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Stir in beans until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan.
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
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About this Recipe
Craving that warm, comforting bowl of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli but want something even better and made right in your kitchen? This super easy, no-fuss copycat recipe delivers wonderfully hearty flavor that truly tastes 100x better than the restaurant version.
The magic in this recipe lies in its simple yet robust ingredient combination, creating a depth of flavor that's both authentic and incredibly satisfying. From the savory spicy Italian sausage, rich tomato base, and two types of hearty beans, to the subtle complexity added by a parmesan rind, every component works in harmony to build a truly exceptional soup.
When you simmer this soup, your kitchen will fill with the irresistible aroma of sautéing onion, carrots, and celery, mingling with fragrant garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. Each spoonful offers a comforting medley of tender ditalini pasta, meaty sausage, and creamy red kidney and great northern beans, all bathed in a rich, savory broth. It’s a hearty and satisfying experience that will warm you from the inside out, perfect for a cozy evening meal.
This versatile soup welcomes your personal touch. If you prefer less heat, swap the spicy Italian sausage for a mild variety, or even ground turkey for a leaner option. Don't have ditalini? Small elbow macaroni or other small pasta shapes will work perfectly. For an extra boost of greens, stir in a handful of fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until just wilted.
Serve this comforting Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli piping hot, garnished generously with shaved parmesan cheese. It's an ideal meal for family dinners, especially on cooler evenings, and pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread for dipping or a light green salad.