This comforting Pasta e Fagioli is an Olive Garden favorite that you can easily make at home in a crock pot. Rich, savory, and full of Italian flavor, this slow-cooked soup is a simple weeknight solution and a perfect way to warm up on chilly days.
Crock Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage
- 2 14½ oz cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- ½ c fresh basil chopped
- 2 tbsps Italian seasoning
- 1½ tbsps salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 2 32 oz containers chicken or vegetable broth
- 16 oz package ditalini pasta cooked
- Mozzarella, thinly sliced optional
Instructions
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Brown the sausage in a skillet, then drain off any excess fat.
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Add the cooked sausage and all remaining ingredients except the pasta to a 5-quart (or larger) crock pot and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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Cook the ditalini pasta separately according to package instructions, then place a portion of pasta into each serving bowl and ladle the hot soup over the pasta.
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If desired, top each serving with thin slices of mozzarella. For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese.
Servings: 0
Author: Amanda Carlisle
Enjoy this hearty, homemade Pasta e Fagioli with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.