Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Warm and comforting, Slow Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is the perfect dish for cozy family dinners or gatherings. This hearty soup features lean ground beef combined with a variety of beans, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With rich flavors from herbs and spices, this Italian-inspired recipe is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Enjoy it as a nourishing starter or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it ideal for busy days when you need a quick, delicious option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can northern beans
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat before adding it to your slow cooker.
- Combine all ingredients except for the pasta in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook ditalini pasta until al dente in a separate pot.
- Add cooked pasta to the soup and stir well; allow to heat through for another 15 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg