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Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: Comfort in Every Spoonful

Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: Comfort in Every Spoonful
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Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli: Comfort in Every Spoonful is a heartwarming soup that brings classic Italian flavors right to your kitchen. Packed with lean ground beef, colorful vegetables, and nutritious beans, this hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. With its rich tomato base and savory spices, each bowl offers a delightful balance of comfort and satisfaction. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients! This recipe not only saves time with its slow-cooker method but also enhances the flavors as it simmers. Gather your family around for a delicious meal that warms both the stomach and the soul.

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 (fusilli, shells, or ditalini)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, white beans, beef broth, and marinara sauce into the slow cooker.
  3. Stir in oregano, hot pepper sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–7 hours until vegetables are tender.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions separately; drain and set aside.
  6. Just before serving, stir cooked pasta into the soup; adjust seasoning as needed.

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