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Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:8 servings

Active Time:40 mins

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:8 servings

Servings:

8 servings

the ingredients to make the Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1poundlean ground beef2mediumcarrots, peeled and chopped2stalkscelery, chopped1smallwhite onion, chopped6clovesgarlic, finely chopped1/2cupchopped fresh basil, plus1/4cuploosely packed fresh basil leaves, divided2teaspoonsItalian seasoning1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonground pepper3cupslower-sodiumbeef broth1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes1(8-ounce) canno-salt-added tomato sauce4ounceswhole-wheat ditalini pasta(about1cup)1/3cupgratedPecorino Romano cheese

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Ingredients

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1poundlean ground beef

2mediumcarrots, peeled and chopped

2stalkscelery, chopped

1smallwhite onion, chopped

6clovesgarlic, finely chopped

1/2cupchopped fresh basil, plus1/4cuploosely packed fresh basil leaves, divided

2teaspoonsItalian seasoning

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonground pepper

3cupslower-sodiumbeef broth

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes

1(8-ounce) canno-salt-added tomato sauce

4ounceswhole-wheat ditalini pasta(about1cup)

1/3cupgratedPecorino Romano cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the beef, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery and onion; cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; stir to combine.

a step in making the Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Stir in broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in pasta; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the pasta is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.

a step in making the Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Divide the soup among 8 soup bowls. Top with Pecorino Romano and the remaining 1/4 cup basil leaves.

a step in making the Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1 1/3 cupsCalories 308, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 40mg, Carbohydrates 30g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 22g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 485mg, Potassium 669mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 1 1/3 cupsCalories 308, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 40mg, Carbohydrates 30g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 22g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 485mg, Potassium 669mg

Serving Size: about 1 1/3 cups

Calories 308, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 40mg, Carbohydrates 30g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 22g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 485mg, Potassium 669mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

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