Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool)
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool) is a comforting and hearty Italian dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. This delicious soup features tender ditalini pasta, flavorful beans, and an array of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees satisfaction and nourishment in just about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning (divided)
- 1 Large Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 Carrots (diced)
- 3 stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- 15 ounces Cannelini Beans
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt and Pepper
- 1 pound Ditalini Pasta (cooked)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef seasoned with all-purpose seasoning over medium-high heat.
- Remove the beef and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery in the remaining fat for 5-8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
- Return the beef to the pot along with diced tomatoes, both beans, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot by adding cooked ditalini pasta to bowls before ladling in the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg