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Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: Discover the Secret Recipe!

Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
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A hearty and flavorful Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables, inspired by Olive Garden’s famous recipe.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned.
  3. Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, cannellini beans, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
  • This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://101simplyrecipes.com/olive-garden-pasta-e-fagioli-secret-recipe/