Home » Better than Olive Garden Pasta fa*gioli Copycat Recipe
By Ruth V. 8 Comments
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If you love Olive GardenPasta fa*gioli soup, you're really going to love this copycatPasta fa*gioli recipe! It's even better than the real thing!
Lately, I have been longing for Olive Garden Pasta fa*gioli soup. Their hearty soup of white and red beans, ground beef, and tomatoes just hits the spot. Sprinkle a little shaved Parmesan cheese on top and it's heaven! Unfortunately, my husband works long hours andwintertime makes me feel like climbing into bed at 7 PM. So, I did the next best thing and recreated this delicious soup at home. I've been making this recipe for about 5 years now and it is so, so good. I like it because it tastes very similar to Olive Garden's version, but it's a bit thicker and tastier in my humble opinion.
How to make Olive Garden Pasta fa*gioli soup
This Pasta E fa*gioli recipe is really easy to make too! Most of the prep work involves cutting up your fresh vegetables.
Then, get ready to open up some cans! For those of you skeptical about the V8 it's amazing in this recipe. Pretty much the secret weapon.
You'll actually need at least 3 of these little cans (or just buy a big bottle or one of those large cans).
Then, just follow the directions below and enjoy this delicious soup!
4.75 from 4 votes
Better than Olive Garden Pasta fa*gioli Copycat Recipe
A rich and hearty bean, beef, and tomato based soup. Feeds like a meal and is even better than the real thing at Olive Garden!
CourseSoup
CuisineItalian
Servings 8 + servings
Author Ruth V. - Viva Veltoro
Ingredients
- 1 - 1.25poundsground beef
- 1oniondiced
- 2large carrotsdiced
- 3stalks of celerydiced
- 2clovesof garlicminced
- 2 14.5ouncecan of diced tomatoes
- 1 15ouncecan of tomato sauce
- 1 15ouncecan of red kidney beanswith liquid
- 1 15ouncecan of great northern beanswith liquid
- 16ouncesof V8 - more to tasteand for reheating
- 1tablespoonof white vinegar
- 1teaspoonof dried oregano
- 2teaspoonsof dried basil
- ½teaspoonof dried thyme
- ½teaspoonof pepper
- 8ouncesof Ditalini Pasta
Instructions
Brown your ground beef in a large stock pot, just until all the pinkness is gone. Drain the fat if there is much.
Add your onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook for another 5-10 minutes on medium-high, stirring frequently.
Add diced tomatoes, beans with liquid, V8, vinegar, oregano, basil, thyme, and pepper and bring to a simmer for about 45 minutes.
Once you're 45 minutes in, cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box. You'll want it al dente, then drain the pasta.
Add the pasta to your stock pot of soup and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
The soup will definitely thicken, so I like to add ½ to 1 cup of V8 when I reheat it. Or you could add more tomato sauce.
Want to try more copycat Olive Garden recipes? Try this copycat Zuppa Toscana soup, this Olive Garden copycat chicken parmesan recipe, and my personal favorite, this Olive Garden copycat recipe for salad dressing.
Also, be sure to check out my super easy chili recipe with ground beefand other comfort food recipes you might love!
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Lisa Cooper says
Olive Garden Pasta di fa*gioli is my favorite! Now I can make it at home??? Thank you!!
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Carol L says
Oooh, I love Pasta fa*gioli. Haven't made it though. Thanks for there recipe. I'd love to try to make it this weekend. Happy Holidays
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Lisa Coomer Queen says
This looks delicious and relatively easy to make. I am going to try it for sure, Thanks!
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Sandra Watts says
It looks just as good. Can't wait to try it.
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega says
Hello Ruth! This recipe looks scrumptious! Both my husband and I love this soup. I can't wait to try your recipe. Pinning it! 😀
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lisa says
I've never tasted this soup. It sounds pretty good. I like my soup on the thick side, more like a stew. Soup intimidates me. It seems so hard to make. I'll pin this and hopefully, give it a try.
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Amber Ludwig says
Mmmm!!! One of my favs!! I love that this soup is hearty and easy!! Easy is always a winning quality when it comes to dinners with me!
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Martha says
My husband is obsessed with OG Pasta fa*gioli. Now he’s got a new favorite right at home!! Love this!!
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