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Olive Garden Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Instant Pot

Olive Garden Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Instant Pot

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Instant Pot, a delightful and hearty soup that brings the essence of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines tender ground beef, nutritious beans, and vibrant vegetables, all simmered together to create a rich and flavorful dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this pasta e fagioli is packed with protein and fiber, making it a healthy choice without compromising on taste. Enjoy it fresh or as leftovers—the flavors deepen and improve over time!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian Ground beef Sausage
  • 15 oz Great Northern Beans (Drained & rinsed)
  • 15 oz Kidney Beans (Drained & rinsed)
  • 14 oz Diced Tomatoes (with juices)
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (diluted in about 4 tbsp water)
  • 1 cup onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 cup carrot (roughly cubed)
  • 3/4 cup celery (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (dried)
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • Parsley (fresh flat leaf parsley chopped)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (drizzle the soup)

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode on high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef, cooking until browned.
  2. Stir in chopped onion and garlic; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots and celery, mixing well for another minute.
  4. Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pot.
  5. Mix in seasonings along with diced tomatoes, beans, and pasta.
  6. Cancel sauté mode, seal the lid, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
  7. Perform a quick release after cooking, stir well, and serve hot.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg