Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli
This hearty and comforting Pasta E Fagioli is a copycat version of the beloved dish from Olive Garden. Packed with beans, pasta, ground beef, and rich tomato flavor, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Can opener
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium-sized onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup small shell pasta (or ditalini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.
- Add the canned kidney beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the small shell pasta to the pot and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the beans or pasta shape based on your preferences.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop before serving.
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes.