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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is a delightful and hearty soup that captures the essence of Italian comfort food in every bowl. This dish features tender ground beef, nutritious beans, and flavorful vegetables simmered in a rich broth, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or cozy nights at home. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also highly customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients to your liking. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms the soul.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, both types of beans, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
  4. In a separate pot, cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  5. Just before serving, stir the cooked pasta into the soup or serve separately to keep noodles firm.

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