Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli
Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli, inspired by the beloved Olive Garden recipe. This robust soup is a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and hearty beans, simmered slowly with flavorful herbs and spices. Whether you're serving a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this recipe delivers satisfaction and warmth with every spoonful. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a delightful Italian experience that the whole family will enjoy.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
oil
3 teaspoons (for sautéing)
ground beef
2 lbs (browned)
carrots
14 ounces (slivered)
onions
12 ounces (chopped)
celery
14 ounces (diced)
diced canned tomatoes
48 ounces (with juices)
red kidney beans
2 cups (drained and rinsed)
white kidney beans
2 cups (drained and rinsed)
beef stock
88 ounces (low sodium preferred)
oregano
3 teaspoons (dried)
black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons (freshly ground)
fresh parsley
5 tablespoons (chopped)
Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons (to taste)
spaghetti sauce
48 ounces (store-bought or homemade)
dry pasta shell macaroni
8 ounces (uncooked)
Instructions
1
In a large 10-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the ground beef until it begins to brown, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
2
Add the chopped onions, slivered carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
3
Pour in the diced canned tomatoes (with their juices) and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4
Rinse and drain the red and white kidney beans, then add them to the pot along with the beef stock, oregano, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, and spaghetti sauce.
5
Finally, stir in the dry pasta shell macaroni. Allow the soup to simmer on low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until the celery and carrots are tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
6
Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli?
It is a robust, comforting Italian soup featuring ground beef, vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory broth.
Is this recipe similar to the Olive Garden version?
Yes, this recipe is inspired by the beloved Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli.
What type of meat is used in this recipe?
This recipe calls for 2 pounds of ground beef.
Which vegetables are included in the base?
The vegetable base consists of onions, slivered carrots, and diced celery.
How many carrots do I need?
You will need 14 ounces of slivered carrots.
How many onions are required?
The recipe requires 12 ounces of chopped onions.
What size pot should I use?
A large 10-quart pot is recommended for this recipe.
Do I need to drain the canned tomatoes?
No, you should use the diced canned tomatoes along with their juices.
What types of beans are in this soup?
The soup uses both red kidney beans and white kidney beans.
Should the beans be rinsed before adding?
Yes, both the red and white kidney beans should be rinsed and drained.
How much beef stock is needed?
The recipe calls for 88 ounces of beef stock, preferably low sodium.
What seasonings are used for flavor?
Flavor comes from dried oregano, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
Is this soup spicy?
It has a slight kick from the Tabasco sauce, which can be adjusted to taste.
What kind of pasta is best for this recipe?
Dry pasta shell macaroni is used in this version.
How much pasta do I add?
Add 8 ounces of uncooked dry pasta shell macaroni.
Do I cook the pasta before adding it to the soup?
No, you stir the dry pasta directly into the soup to simmer.
How long does the soup need to simmer?
The soup should simmer on low heat for approximately 45 minutes.
When should I add the fresh parsley?
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving for a burst of color and freshness.
How much spaghetti sauce is used?
The recipe includes 48 ounces of spaghetti sauce.
Can I use homemade spaghetti sauce?
Yes, you can use either store-bought or homemade spaghetti sauce.
How much oil is used for sautéing?
You will need 3 teaspoons of oil.
How should the celery be prepared?
The 14 ounces of celery should be diced before cooking.
What is the first step in the cooking process?
The first step is heating the oil and sautéing the ground beef until it begins to brown.
How long do I sauté the vegetables?
Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
How much black pepper is required?
The recipe uses 2 and a half teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prepping?
Yes, it is excellent for meal prepping as it delivers satisfaction and warmth with every serving.
What should I serve with this soup?
It is best served alongside crusty bread for a complete Italian experience.
Can I adjust the Tabasco sauce amount?
Yes, the 1.5 teaspoons of Tabasco can be adjusted to your personal taste.
Is the beef stock specified as low sodium?
Low sodium beef stock is preferred for this recipe.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 15 ingredients used in this Hearty Italian Pasta e Fagioli.