Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion
1 large carrot julienned
3 stalks celery
2 cloves garlic minced
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can red kidney beans with liquid
1 15 oz can great northern beans with liquid
1 12 oz can v8 juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 lb ditali pasta ( little tubes)

Brown the meat over med high heat and drain most of the fat.

Add onion,carrot, celery, garlic, and saute 10 minutes

Add remaining ingredients except the pasta and simmer 1 hour.

About 50 minuntes into the simmer time, cook  the pasta al dente ad drain, set aside.

Add pasta to soup and simmer for 5-10 min.

Enjoy!

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