Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli
Indulge in the warmth of Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: Comfort in Every Spoonful. This hearty Italian-inspired soup is a delightful blend of ground beef, colorful vegetables, and protein-packed beans that will fill your home with comforting aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic. Serve it with fresh herbs and crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14–16 oz)
- 1 can kidney beans (14–15 oz)
- 1 can white beans (14–15 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 jar tomato-basil marinara sauce (24–26 oz)
- 1 1/4 cups dry pasta (cooked separately)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat and transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker with the browned beef.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, white beans, beef broth, marinara sauce, oregano, hot pepper sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions just before serving; drain.
- Stir cooked pasta into the soup before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg