Description
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup packed with hearty beans, tender pasta, and savory sausage, offering rich flavors and comforting warmth. Perfect for Italian dinner lovers, this copycat recipe captures the authentic taste of Olive Garden’s beloved soup, making it an ideal choice for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta shapes (elbow macaroni or ditali)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausages and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return cooked Italian sausages to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add small pasta shapes and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot garnished with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water; simmer until hot.
- Pair with Italian bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg