This Olive Garden pasta fagioli recipe is a quick and easy soup to make when you don’t have time to cook but want something everyone will eat. It’s also gluten free if you use gluten free pasta and is a great meal for those who need a gluten free or diabetic diet. You can find this recipe in Volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
If you love Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make this hearty, comforting soup at home. Whether it’s a chilly winter evening, a rainy afternoon, or one of those busy days when everyone seems to be eating at a different time, this Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe is one of those meals that always hits the spot. It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day.
I love how much money you can save making restaurant favorites at home. A family meal at a restaurant can easily cost $50 or more, but you can make a big pot of this soup for a fraction of the price. Even better, you’ll have enough leftovers for lunch the next day, and I honestly think the flavors are even better after they’ve had a chance to sit overnight.
Don’t let the ingredient list fool you into thinking this recipe is complicated. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry, like canned beans, tomatoes, pasta, and seasonings, making it easy to throw together without a special trip to the grocery store. It’s also a wonderful recipe for stretching a pound of ground beef into a filling meal that feeds a crowd.
Serve it with warm garlic bread, homemade breadsticks, or a simple green salad, and you’ve got a complete dinner that feels like eating out without leaving the house. It’s also perfect for meal prep because it reheats beautifully for quick lunches and dinners throughout the week.
If Olive Garden’s Pasta Fagioli has always been your favorite soup, I think you’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to recreate that same comforting flavor in your own kitchen. Give it a try—you may decide your homemade version is even better than the original!
This Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli copycat recipe is from Volume 1 of our cookbook:
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Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Recipe Copycat
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can Northern beans
1 (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, sliced
16 oz. spagetti sauce
Italian seasoning, to taste
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups pasta, uncooked
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine everything in a Dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Turn the heat down to low.
- Cover the pan with a lid.
- Allow to cook on slow simmer for 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
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