Name: Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground turkey; 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 c. matchstick cut carrots; 1 c. diced celery (approx. 3 stalks); 3/4 c. chopped yellow onion; 1 large clove garlic (finely minced); 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce; 4 c. beef or vegetable broth; 1/2 c. water; 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 3/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 c. Ditalini pasta (uncooked); 1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed & drained; 1 15 oz. can great northern beans, rinsed & drained; Parmesan cheese (for garnish)