Description
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli is a hearty and comforting soup that encapsulates the essence of Italian cuisine right in your kitchen. This delightful one-pot meal blends rich flavors from tender beans, fresh vegetables, and pasta, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep time and a quick cooking process, you can enjoy this dish in under 30 minutes! The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or pasta shapes, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Perfect for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day, making it a wonderful option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 chicken or turkey sausages (casings removed)
- 1/2 can red kidney beans
- 1/2 can white beans
- 4 cups broth
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 TBSP ketchup
- 1/3 cup Ditalini pasta
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the chicken or turkey sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- 2. Add diced onion, julienned carrot, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- 3. Pour in broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ketchup; mix well.
- 4. Stir in red kidney beans, white beans, dried basil, celery seed, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Bring to a boil; then add Ditalini pasta and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- 6. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg