Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup
Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup is a warm and hearty dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food. This delightful soup combines ground beef, nutrient-rich beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Whether served as a main course or a side, this flavorful recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With minimal prep work and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a delicious homemade soup that warms both the heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 2 cloves garlic, 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
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef to your slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings (oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaves).
- Incorporate chopped onion, carrots, celery, and both types of beans.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- After cooking time is complete, add ditalini pasta.
- Cover again and cook for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg