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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe: Hearty & Easy Comfort

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
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Enjoy a comforting bowl of this Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or elbow macaroni
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish is great for meal prep and freezes well.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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Keywords: Copycat Olive Garden, Pasta e Fagioli, Comfort Food

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