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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
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This Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe is a delicious and hearty soup that brings the comforting flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. Featuring tender ground beef, nutritious vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a savory broth, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. With its robust flavor profile and satisfying textures, you’ll find this bowl of goodness an ideal choice for chilly evenings or meal prep for the week ahead. Plus, it’s easy to make in under an hour!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) beans (dark red kidney and great northern)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside. In the same pot, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram. Return the cooked beef to the pot; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Cook ditalini pasta separately until al dente; drain well.
  6. Add cooked pasta along with drained beans into the soup; simmer for another minute before serving.

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