Are you an absolute sucker forOlive Garden’ssoup, salad, and breadsticks?

Well, I fully admit that it’s my favorite thing about this popular Italian chain.

Unlimited bowls of delicious soup with softbreadsticksand delicious, fresh crunchy salad?

Two bowls of copycat Olive Garden pasta fagioli with parsley and parmesan cheese

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you’re able to’t go wrong.

What is Pasta e Fagioli?

When I first started developing this Pasta e Fagioli recipe, I decided to call my mom and grandmother.

Close up of a bowl of copycat pasta fagioli

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A bowl of Pasta Fagioli should almost be as hearty as a bowl of homemade chili.

Easy, healthy,350-calorie recipe ideasyou can make at home.

What makes this a copycat Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli?

And, of course, there’s minced garlic.

can kidney beans, drained1 15 oz.

can white (cannellini) beans, drained2 15 oz.

can tomato sauce1 15 oz.