Description
Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy right into your kitchen. This easy-to-make soup combines ground beef, two types of beans, fresh vegetables, and ditalini pasta, all simmered together in a savory broth for a delicious meal that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this slow cooker recipe allows you to prepare it with minimal effort. Simply brown the beef, toss in your ingredients, and let the slow cooker work its magic while you go about your day. Enjoy this delightful bowl of soup with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a truly satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
- 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add crushed tomatoes, seasonings (oregano, basil, thyme, garlic), chopped onions, carrots, celery, both types of beans, and broth.
- Stir well to combine and add bay leaves.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, stir in ditalini pasta and continue to cook until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg