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Pasta e Fagioli Olive Garden Copycat: Easy and Hearty Comfort Food

Pasta e Fagioli Olive Garden Copycat
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Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian dish that’s hearty and comforting. This Olive Garden copycat recipe makes it easy to enjoy this delicious soup at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste.

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Keywords: Pasta e Fagioli, Olive Garden, Copycat, Comfort Food

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