Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

8 servings
Everyone’s FAVORITE Olive Garden soup made so easily in the crockpot! Just set it and forget it!

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • italian sausage

    casing removed

    1 lb
  • sweet onion

    diced

    1 medium
  • chicken stock
    4 c
  • can tomato sauce
    1
  • can diced tomatoes
    1
  • can red kidney beans

    drained and rinsed

    1
  • can cannellini beans

    drained and rinsed

    1
  • carrots

    peeled and diced

    2
  • celery ribs

    diced

    2
  • garlic

    minced

    3 cloves
  • dried basil
    1 ½ tsp
  • dried oregano
    1 tsp
  • dried thyme
    ¾ tsp
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • ditalini pasta
    ¾ c
  • shaved parmesan
    ½ c
  • chopped fresh parsley leaves
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned, about 5-7 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Place sausage mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, oregano and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 5-6 hours. Uncover and stir in pasta; cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until tender.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately with Parmesan, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

540 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving that beloved Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli but don't want to leave your kitchen? This slow cooker recipe brings all the comforting, savory flavors right to your home with minimal effort. The genius of this recipe lies in its "set it and forget it" approach, allowing the robust flavors of savory Italian sausage, vibrant tomatoes, and aromatic herbs to meld beautifully over hours. This hands-off method ensures a deeply satisfying and complex soup with an incredible depth that tastes like it simmered all day. Prepare for a truly comforting and hearty soup experience, brimming with tender chunks of Italian sausage, a rich tomato-infused broth, and a delightful mix of red kidney and cannellini beans. Each spoonful offers a savory warmth, perfectly seasoned with fragrant dried basil, oregano, and thyme. The small ditalini pasta adds a wonderful, satisfying chew, making this a complete and deeply flavorful meal that will quickly become a family favorite.

Customization & Variations:

  • If you prefer a milder soup, you can easily swap the Italian sausage for ground beef or ground turkey.
  • Feel free to experiment with other white beans, such as great northern beans, if cannellini beans aren't available.
  • For an extra layer of freshness, a handful of baby spinach or chopped kale can be stirred in during the final moments of cooking.

Serving & Context: This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is perfect for chilly evenings, Sunday family dinners, or comforting weeknight meals. Serve it piping hot, finished with a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley for an authentic touch.

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