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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
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This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli is a warm, hearty, and comforting Italian-inspired soup featuring tender cannellini beans, savory vegetables, rich broth, and perfectly cooked pasta. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, it delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures ideal for family meals and gatherings throughout the year.

Ingredients

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Beans and Tomatoes

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Broth and Seasonings

  • 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, etc.)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 1 cup ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni (small pasta shapes)

Toppings

  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Optional: olive oil drizzle, chopped parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic finely to ensure even cooking. Rinse and drain the cannellini beans if using canned. Measure out the broth and diced tomatoes so all ingredients are ready to go.
  2. Combine in the slow cooker: Add the diced tomatoes, beans, chopped vegetables, garlic, Italian seasoning, and broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing flavors to blend and vegetables to soften perfectly.
  4. Add pasta near the end: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the pasta and continue cooking until the pasta is tender but not mushy. Monitor the texture as slow cooker times may vary.
  5. Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra herbs as desired. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving for a rich, savory finish.

Notes

  • Pre-soak pasta or add it late in cooking to avoid mushy noodles.
  • Use high-quality broth for richer flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper just before serving as slow cooking can mellow flavors.
  • Consider browning sausage or sautéing vegetables before slow cooking for added depth.
  • Simmer uncovered briefly to thicken if the soup is too thin after cooking the pasta.

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Keywords: pasta e fagioli, slow cooker soup, Italian soup, comfort food, easy dinner, bean soup, Olive Garden recipe, hearty soup

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