Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Name: Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta shells (cooked according to package directions); 1 pound ground beef ( I usually buy 80/20); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups low or no sodium chicken broth; 2 cups low or no sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 30 ounces canned tomato sauce (2 15-ounce cans); 2 each bay leaves; 14.5 ounce canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 14.5 ounce canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a copycat Olive Garden recipe that’s even better than the original! Easy prep and simple ingredients create the ultimate comfort food.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:31:34 GMT