Quick Pasta E Fagioli Olive Garden

Capture the comforting flavors of your favorite restaurant with this Quick Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden! This hearty soup is a perfect weeknight dinner, loaded with tender ground beef, wholesome beans, and an aromatic medley of sautéed vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. Simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth seasoned with oregano and basil, it delivers a savory, Italian-inspired taste in just 45 minutes. Topped with perfectly al dente ditalini pasta and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is simple. Pair it with crusty bread for a cozy, filling meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe makes enough to serve six hungry diners with minimal prep time.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 8 ounces Tomato sauce
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 15 ounces Red kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces Great Northern beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Small pasta (e.g., ditalini)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cooked ground beef back to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Stir in the red kidney beans, Great Northern beans, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 8

Stir the cooked pasta into the soup and let it warm through for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair with crusty bread for an even heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3602.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2956.5

Total Fat 108.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 8128.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 345.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 168.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 747.0mg	0%
Iron 29.4mg	0%
Potassium 6212.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 45.6%