Description
Looking for a cozy meal that feels like a warm hug? This Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with savory ground beef, two types of hearty beans, ditalini pasta, and vegetables, this tomato-based soup delivers robust Italian flavor in every spoonful. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners, easy family meals, or when you’re craving a restaurant classic without leaving home. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, hearty soup recipes, or a homemade Olive Garden copycat, this dish checks every box.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup ditalini pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix in kidney and cannellini beans.
5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta in a separate pot according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
8. To serve, ladle soup into bowls and add desired amount of pasta.
9. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, store the soup and pasta separately and combine when reheating.
This soup thickens over time—add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: olive garden copycat, pasta e fagioli, hearty soup, easy dinner, comfort food