Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Recipe
 

This is the recipe that I was talking about in my thread about a Dutch Oven. Keep in mind, I have not attempted to make this yet. And actually, if anyone has a better recipe for this soup, I'd like to try that one too. I have been eating the Progresso canned version of it, and would really like to try to make my own.

The Link: Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli

The Recipe:

1 pound Can undrained northern beans
2 cans Sliced-style stewed tomatoes -- 14 oz each
1 pound Jar Prego spaghetti sauce
2 Ribs celery -- sliced thin
1 small Onion -- chopped
2 cups Small spiral pasta -- uncooked
Salt and pepper

Combine everything in Dutch oven on medium-high. Bring just to a boil; turn to low. Cover pan with lid and allow to cook gently 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.


So, do I really need a Dutch Oven for this?

you don't need a dutch oven - just a pot with a lid that fits it...

As was mentioned in the previous thread, just about any large pot with a lid should work.

I would even guess this could be cooked in a crock pot.

I plan on trying this very soon. Thanks for the post. I love Pasta Fagioli. :love:

that recipe does sound good though i'm not sure why it's got the spaghetti sauce in it - it'd defitely make it a little heartier and a thicker - i've usually just used chicken stock or vegetable stick... and garlic - must have a few cloves of garlic :D

the only real suggested i'd make to the recipe is cook the onion, garlic, and celery in the pot for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients..

and serve with some grated parmesan cheese on top... :D

Deliciousness..

Well, 16 oz of sauce when combined with 2 cans of the chopped toms and the undrained beans wouldn't make it all that thick, I don't think.The celery and onions give off a lot of liquid as well.

I agree that it needs garlic. I don't care WHAT the recipe says, it needs more garlic.

It's been a while since I had it, but doesn't OG's pasta fagioli have slivered carrots in it?

Personally, I prefer the minestrone. I like to make it at home, too. It's a family favorite.