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!
– 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
– 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild, hot or sweet
– 1 small yellow onion chopped
– 4 garlic cloves , minced
– 4 medium carrots , thinly sliced
– 4 medium stalks celery , thinly sliced
– 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
– 15 oz. can red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
– 15 oz. can cannelini beans , drained and rinsed
– 64 oz. beef broth (I sometimes use a little less)
– 28 oz. can tomato sauce
– 2 teaspoons dried parsley
– ½ teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup ditalini pasta (uncooked)
Cook the sausage in oil in a pot on the stove. Cook the vegetables until softened. Stir in the can of diced tomatoes. Stir in the beans, broth, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.