Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium carrots
diced into small cubes
- 1 large onion
diced into small cubes
- 1 stalk celery
diced into small cubes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 15 oz canned Great Northern beans
drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned Kidney beans
drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- adjust to taste1 tsp salt
- adjust to taste1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil)
(optional
Directions
- 1
On medium heat, preheat a large pot or dutch oven with oil. Add ground beef and let it brown (3-5 minutes). As its cooking, be sure to break it apart into small pieces.
- 2
Remove cooked beef from the pot. Drain of excess fat and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add diced carrots, onion, celery and pressed garlic. Saute until the vegetables are softened (about 4 minutes).
- 4
Add canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef back to the cooking vegetables in the pot. Stir to combine together.
- 5
Add Great Northern and kidney beans to the mix. Pour chicken broth to the pot and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add pasta, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve right away with a sprinkle of basil or parmesan cheese.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, hearty taste of Olive Garden's famous Pasta e Fagioli right in your own kitchen? This copycat recipe brings that beloved flavor home, loaded with satisfying ingredients you likely already have.
What makes this soup so irresistible is its perfect balance of savory lean ground beef, tender ditalini pasta, and a rich medley of diced vegetables and two types of beans. It's a true comfort food experience, packed with protein and robust flavors that satisfy deeply.
Prepare for a rich, deeply satisfying soup with a hearty texture that fills you up from the first spoonful. You'll enjoy the tender ditalini pasta mingling with soft Great Northern and kidney beans, along with finely diced carrots, onion, and celery, all swimming in a savory tomato-based broth. This recipe is designed to be approachable for any home cook, yielding a generous 12 servings perfect for a family meal or sharing.
Easily adapt this Pasta e Fagioli to your liking. While lean ground beef provides a classic flavor, you could experiment with ground turkey. If you prefer a different bean, cannellini beans are a good stand-in for Great Northern. Fresh basil is optional but adds a vibrant finish to the soup, elevating its aromatic qualities.
This comforting soup makes a complete meal on its own, ideal for a cozy dinner or a casual gathering. Serve it warm with a side of crusty bread for dipping, making it an even more fulfilling experience.