Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

From: jackieblue

On Mar 29, 2008

I always halve this (approx...1 can red beans, 1 can white) and use the pasta like olive Garden uses. I add it upon serving though so it doesn't suck up the broth. Sometimes I start it in the crock pot the night before I want to eat it the next day. half a recipe is so perfect for my 6-quart crock pot. I think I add extra veggies though, as I really like them. It's more like a stoup once the pasta is added. Serve with extra tabasco on the side for a greater kick. The finished stuff freezes well for lunches later.

From: Chef #762332

On Feb 12, 2008

it turned out JUST like olive garden...thanks!!!

From: Elsa Shanahan

On Jul 10, 2001

After doing a comparison, my family and I both agree that this recipe came out even better than Olive Garden's! P.S. If you use Campbell's Beef Broth it comes out the best!

From: nascarnurse

On Sep 11, 2005

This was a very easy stew to make. I cut the recipe in half and then added a clove of garlic and doubled the pasta. The flavor was great and I will make this again. However next time I will cook it for 45 minutes and then add the pasta and finish it off. Vegies weren't cooked enough for me.