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Pasta e Fagioli Olive Garden Copycat

Pasta e Fagioli Olive Garden Copycat: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight

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This Pasta e Fagioli is a delightful copycat recipe of the Olive Garden classic, made easy with the addition of turkey bacon for a lighter touch.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
  6. Return the turkey bacon to the pot and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free