Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli (WW Friendly)

I am always on the lookout for cozy soups that are hearty, budget-friendly, and easy to make in the slow cooker. That’s why I was so excited to try this Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli copycat recipe—it is one of my favorite soups to order when dining out, and now I can enjoy a lighter, WW-friendly version at home.

This crock pot pasta e fagioli is loaded with lean ground beef (or turkey), beans, pasta, and plenty of veggies simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s simple to throw together, family-approved, and perfect for meal prep since the leftovers taste even better the next day.

If you are craving a comforting bowl of soup that tastes just like Olive Garden’s but is healthier and easier to make, this slow cooker pasta fagioli is going to be a new favorite in your kitchen too.

Why I Love This Olive Garden Copycat Pasta Fagioli

• Restaurant flavor at home – all the delicious taste of Olive Garden’s famous soup for a fraction of the cost.
• Slow cooker convenience – just add the ingredients and let the crock pot do the work.
• WW-friendly – a lighter, healthier version that still feels hearty and satisfying.
• Perfect for meal prep – makes a generous batch that reheats beautifully.
• Family favorite – picky eaters love it, and it’s easy to pair with breadsticks or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

• Extra Lean Ground Beef, browned and drained: Using lean ground beef reduces fat content while keeping the recipe hearty. Browning and draining it helps remove excess grease, giving a leaner base to the soup. You could also use lean ground turkey.
• Chopped Onion: Adds depth and a slightly sweet, aromatic flavor as it cooks, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
• Chopped Carrots: Carrots bring natural sweetness, color, and a subtle earthy flavor. They soften beautifully in the slow cooker, making the soup heartier.
• Chopped Celery: Offers a mild bitterness and a savory balance to the sweeter ingredients, like carrots and tomatoes, while contributing fiber.
• Canned Diced Tomatoes with Juice: This ingredient provides a rich tomato base and adds acidity to balance flavors, with the juice adding extra liquid for the broth. I usualy opt for the petite diced tomatoes when I can get them.
• Canned Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained: Kidney beans add protein, fiber, and a soft, creamy texture. Rinsing helps reduce sodium.
• Canned White Beans, rinsed and drained: These beans are mild, adding creaminess and complementing the kidney beans in flavor and nutrition.
• Beef Broth: The broth gives a rich, savory foundation. Using a low-sodium version keeps it WW-friendly while controlling salt. I like Better Than Bouillon, a thick concentrated bouillon paste that you dissolve in hot water to create a broth.
• Jarred Tomato-Basil Marinara or Pasta Sauce: This boosts tomato flavor and provides Italian herbs, thickening the soup and adding a convenient, flavorful shortcut. Look for one with minimal added sugar to keep the WW Points low.
• Oregano: Adds classic Italian seasoning, bringing warm, slightly peppery notes that enhance the soup’s flavor.
• Hot Pepper Sauce, such as Tabasco: Just a dash of this sauce adds a hint of heat, brightening up the dish without making it too spicy.
• Salt anan Pepper: Basic seasonings that bring out the natural flavors of all the ingredients; use them sparingly to keep it low-sodium and WW-friendly.
• Dry Pasta: Provides texture and turns this soup into a filling meal. I used fusilli, but shells, elbow macaroni or ditalini would work well. For best results cook it separately according to the package directions and add just before serving.
• Chopped fresh parsley – optional, for serving, adds a dash of color and brightness to the finished soup.
• Grated Parmesan – optional, for serving, adds a boost of flavor to this Italian soup.

WW Points and Nutrition

This Olive Garden copycat Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli recipe makes 10 (1-1/4 cup) servings. According to my calculations, each serving has 238 calories and 2 WW Points.

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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Make Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup Step by Step

Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients

Step 2: Combine ingredients in the slow cooker

Stir together the cooked and drained ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, tomatoes, beans, broth, pasta sauce, oregano, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper in your slow cooker.

Step 3: Cover and Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or until the vegetables are as tender as you like them.

Step 4: Add cooked pasta, taste and adjust seasonings

When ready to serve, stir the cooked pasta into the soup. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and herbs to suit your tastes. Serve with grated parmesan and a sprinkling of fresh parsley, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

This slow cooker Olive Garden pasta fagioli soup is hearty enough to serve as a main dish, but it also pairs beautifully with:

• Salad – Serve alongside a simple green salad or a classic Caesar for a restaurant-style meal.
• Breadsticks or Garlic Bread – Just like Olive Garden, warm breadsticks are the perfect companion for dipping into the flavorful broth.

Storage and Reheating

This soup makes a generous batch, and the leftovers are just as tasty—if not better—the next day.

• Refrigerator: Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Pasta can get mushy when frozen, so freeze soup (without pasta) in portions for up to 3 months. Then cook the pasta separately and add it to the soup when reheating.
• Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. If the soup has thickened, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it up. For single servings, microwave (affiliate link) in 1–2 minute intervals until heated through.

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More Light and Healthy Soup Recipes for WW

• We really loved the flavors in this Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta Fagioli, I think the fresh rosemary, thyme and bay leaves were the secret.
• Each enlightened 1-1/3 cups of Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Made Lighter has just 175 calories.
• Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Made Lighter is just as rich, creamy and flavorful as the original, only better because it has less fat, calories and WW Points!
• One of my all time favorite slow cooker soups, Weight Watchers Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew is a simple dump and stir recipe with no pre-cooking required.
• Weight Watchers Simply Filling Slow Cooker Bean and Cabbage Soup makes an easy healthy and satisfying Zero Point meal with just 198 calories.
• This WW Friendly Meal Plan featuring Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli

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