Okay, so I am one of those "soup, salad and breadsticks" gals for $5. I must admit I've never ventured from that on the Olive Garden menu, but I LOVE their pasta e fagioli soup. I have made it many times with Clamato which I suspect is their secret ingredient, but here is a very healthy and tasty version that is similar to theirs. Imagine this... I served it with breadsticks!
Pasta e Fagioli
1 lb. ground beef
1 chopped onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
28 oz. crushed tomatoes
28 oz. beef stock
one can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
one can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 t. italian seasoning
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
3/4 c. ditallini pasta
fresh parmesan for serving
Brown ground beef and veggies together in a stock pot. Add tomatoes and ingredients up to pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add pasta, cook 15 minutes or until the pasta is done. Serve with cheese.
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