Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup

This hearty and comforting soup is just like the one from Olive Garden! Made with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and pasta in a rich tomato broth, it’s full of flavor and perfect for a cozy meal. Serve it with bread or a salad for a complete dinner!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 ounces chopped onion
• 14 ounces of slivered carrots
• 14 ounces diced celery
• 48 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked, drained red kidney beans
• 2 cups cooked, drained white kidney beans
• 2 3/4 quarts beef broth
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 48 ounces of marinara sauce
• 8 ounces small shell macaroni (or other small dried pasta shape)
• 5 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

How To Make Pasta e Fagioli Soup?

1. Cook the beef: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up as it cooks until browned.
2. Add the vegetables: Stir in the onions, carrots, celery, and diced tomatoes. Let everything cook for about 10 minutes.
3. Simmer the soup: Add the beans, beef broth, oregano, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, and marinara sauce. Stir well and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4. Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the soup and let it cook until tender.
5. Finish and serve: Stir in fresh parsley, then serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Brown the Beef Well: Let the ground beef cook until it gets a deep brown color before adding other ingredients. This gives the soup a richer, more flavorful taste.
• Use Fresh Vegetables: Chop the carrots, celery, and onions evenly so they cook at the same time. Fresh vegetables give the best flavor and texture to the soup.
• Don’t Overcook the Pasta: Add the pasta at the end and cook just until tender. If it sits too long, it will become mushy and absorb too much broth.
• Let the Soup Simmer: Simmering for at least 45 minutes helps the flavors blend. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
• Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the soup before serving and add more salt, pepper, or Tabasco sauce if needed. This makes sure the flavors are balanced and just right!

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Pasta and Fagioli cool down first. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Cool the soup completely before freezing. Don’t freeze it with pasta because it gets too soft. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Pour the soup into a pot and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. If it’s too thick, add a little water or broth.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 329 kcal
• Total Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 1261mg
• Potassium: 1055mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 33g
• Dietary Fiber: 7g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 19g