"You can easily make pasta e fagioli at home that reminds you of your favorite soup from Olive Garden! It's even better when it's homemade and you know exactly what's in it...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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3 sticks celery (chopped finely)
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2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
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1 (14 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (14 fluid ounce) can red kidney beans (drained)
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1 (14 fluid ounce) can cannellini beans or great northern beans (drained)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1/2 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional (or add more to taste))
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3/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
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Salt & pepper (to taste)