"This homemade version of Olive Garden's Pasta e Fagioli is a home run! Hearty and healthy, and tastes amazing! Leftovers are fantastic, too...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup ditalini pasta
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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4 TB olive oil (divided)
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2 cups diced carrots (about 4 medium ones)
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2 cups diced celery (about 6 stalks)
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1 whole yellow onion (chopped)
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3 large cloves of garlic (minced)
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24 oz tomato sauce
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4 cups chicken broth
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15 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
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1 TB sugar
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2 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp fennel seeds
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1/2 tsp dried marjoram
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15 oz can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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15 oz can great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
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salt and pepper
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving