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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

🍲 Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, a hearty Italian soup that brings restaurant-quality tastes right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef, nutritious beans, and fresh vegetables in a rich broth, perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious soup in no time. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, both types of beans, beef broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Cook ditalini pasta separately according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  5. Just before serving, stir the cooked pasta into the soup or keep it separate to maintain texture.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

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