Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your home. This hearty soup is a perfect blend of ground beef, beans, and aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or hosting family gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 oz can cannellini beans
- 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker; add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, basil, and thyme.
- Stir in the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and both cans of beans.
- Pour in the beef broth and ensure ingredients are well combined; add extra water if needed.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in ditalini pasta; cover and cook until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low (or 2 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg