"Pasta Fagioli is a hearty Italian bean and vegetable soup made popular over the years by Olive Garden. Learn to make it at home for a satisfying meal for the whole family!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil (, divided)
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1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild, hot or sweet)
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1 small yellow onion (chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (, minced)
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4 medium carrots (, thinly sliced)
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4 medium stalks celery (, thinly sliced)
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28 oz. can diced tomatoes
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15 oz. can red kidney beans (, drained and rinsed)
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15 oz. can cannelini beans (, drained and rinsed)
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64 oz. beef broth ((I sometimes use a little less))
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28 oz. can tomato sauce
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup ditalini pasta ((uncooked))