"This hearty, slow-cooked Pasta Fagioli is inspired by Olive Garden's beloved recipe. It’s a rich, flavorful medley of ground beef, beans, vegetables, and pasta, simmered to perfection in a savory tomato-basil broth. A comforting bowl of this classic Italian-American soup is perfect for any day of th..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound extra lean ground beef (browned and drained)
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup chopped carrots
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 can diced tomatoes (14-16 oz, with juice)
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1 can kidney beans (14-15 oz, rinsed and drained)
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1 can white beans (14-15 oz, rinsed and drained)
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4 cups beef broth
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1 jar tomato-basil marinara sauce (24-26 oz)
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1 1/2 tsp oregano
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3/4 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 1/4 cups dry pasta (fusilli, shells, or ditalini, cooked separately)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)