Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool), a comforting Italian classic that brings together hearty flavors and nutritious ingredients. This delightful soup features tender ditalini pasta, protein-rich beans, and an array of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a light salad for a wholesome meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef
- 15 ounces Cannellini Beans
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans
- 1 Large Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 Carrots (diced)
- 3 stalks Celery (diced)
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 pound Ditalini Pasta (cooked)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat with half of the all-purpose seasoning until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with remaining seasoning. Cook for about 5-8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
- Return the ground beef to the pot, then add diced tomatoes, beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving over cooked ditalini pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg