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Pasta e Fagioli

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This is a quick and easy version of an Italian favorite. This hearty, delicious soup replicates the soup served at Olive Garden restaurants. It is easy to make, makes a large batch, and it freezes and reheats really well. You can easily cut the recipe in half if needed.

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 cups Spanish Onion, Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 cups Carrot, Peeled And Sliced Or Julienned
  • 1-½ cup Celery, Sliced
  • 48 ounces, weight Canned Tomatoes, Diced
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Kidney Beans, Drained
  • 30 ounces, weight Canned Northern White Beans, Drained
  • 3 teaspoons Ground Oregano
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco (optional)
  • 108 ounces, fluid Beef Broth
  • 48 ounces, weight Prepared Spaghetti Sauce (I Prefer Prego Traditional)
  • 8 ounces, weight Small Dry Pasta (ie, Shells, Macaroni)
  • Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese For Garnish

Preparation

In 10-quart stockpot, brown beef in olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrot, celery and tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients (except parmesan cheese). Simmer over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 45 minutes or until carrots and pasta are tender (but don’t overcook or pasta will get mushy). Garnish individual servings with parmesan cheese.

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laineyline on 6.11.2010

Made it & loved it! I used farmers bulk sausage in it & it was great, but I’ll try beef next time. I also love how it makes a huge batch. Thanks!

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Nikki on 12.21.2011

Very tasty and hearty! My only suggestion would be to put the measurements in different units. Canned beans are sold by volume, not weight, so I found that a bit confusing. Also agree about a large pot – even for a half-batch!

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hollisbella on 9.29.2011

Very good, my daughter loved every thing but the meat !!! but other than that it was great! I thought it was wonderful, meat and all.

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purrfectionist on 9.27.2011

This was amazing. One of the best soups I’ve ever had. I cut the recipe in half and added mushrooms. I’ve still got food for days and a jar in the freezer!

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cknowers on 7.27.2011

Holy Toledo bens this makes a lot of food, and must exaggerate the need for a super huge pot! Loved it, I did add a few extras like some red wine and onion and garlic powder. Delicious!

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snbjork on 10.20.2010

I made this for dinner last night and it was so delicious (and super filling)! I also brought some to a friend and she loved it, too. It made so much that I was able to freeze a bunch of it for later meals. Thanks for the great recipe!

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