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Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon

Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
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Discover the delicious and hearty flavors of Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, a comforting soup made with turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound turkey bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 1 cup chopped spinach

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the crumbled bacon, beans, crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, then stir in spinach before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra richness.

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Keywords: Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli, comfort food, turkey bacon soup, healthy soup

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