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Classic Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Classic Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

  • Author: Sarah White

Description

Try this authentic Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli recipe, a comforting Italian soup with beans, pasta, and savory beef broth.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 2 medium carrots, diced

  • 3 celery ribs, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 2 tsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 8 oz dry ditalini pasta

  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Break it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery to the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened (about 5-7 minutes).

  3. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  4. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and water. Stir to combine. Add the granulated sugar, dried basil, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  6. Cook the pasta: In a separate pot, cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  7. Add beans and pasta: Stir the rinsed kidney beans, cannellini beans, and cooked pasta into the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.

  8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with crusty bread for a full meal.

Notes

For richer flavor, use homemade beef broth instead of canned.

Avoid overcooking the pasta by adding it towards the end; otherwise, it may become mushy.

Adjust seasoning after adding pasta and beans, as they can mellow the soup’s taste.

Keywords: Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

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