Recipe of Award-winning Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat)

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The ingredients needed to make Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat):

1. Prepare 1/2 lb ground beef
2. Make ready 1/2 lb Italian sausage, i use sweet
3. Take 1 cup chopped onion
4. Make ready 1 cup chopped celery
5. Get 2 clove garlic, minced
6. Take 2 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, i use basil, garlic and onion flavor
7. Prepare 1 15 oz can red kidney beans with liquid
8. Prepare 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, with liquid
9. Take 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
10. Get 24 oz can V8 juice
11. Prepare 1 tbsp white vinegar
12. Make ready 1 tbsp sugar
13. Prepare 1/2 tsp salt
14. Take 1 tsp oregano
15. Make ready 1 tsp basil
16. Make ready 1/2 tsp pepper
17. Prepare 1/2 tsp thyme. you can also use 1 tsp Italian seasoning if you dont have thyme
18. Take 1/2 lb ditali pasta

Instructions to make Pasta e Fagioli (Olive Garden Copycat):

1. in large sauce pan, brown meat, drain most of the fat
2. add onions, garlic, and celery and saute about 5-7 minutes, being careful not to burn
3. add remaining ingredients except pasta and cannellini beans. simmer covered for 30 minutes, then add beans, cover, and simmer another 30 minutes. (this prevents beans from breaking apart and getting too mushy).do not boil
4. about 10 minutes before soup is done simmering, make pasta according to package directions for al dente. drain and rinse
5. i keep pasta separated until ready to serve, and then add desired amount to each bowl to prevent it from soaking up too much of the soups' liquid. if you have leftover soup, just toss the pasta with a teeny bit of olive oil and store in a ziploc baggie, and add to soup as needed
6. top with freshly shaved parmesan cheese if desired. we love this with another copycat, Red Lobsters Cheddar Bay biscuits (haven't gotten around to posting that one yet!) or of course, breadsticks or fresh italian bread.
7. • if you prefer a thinner soup , you can add more V8 (about 12 more oz or to your liking), or about a cup of beef broth. this also freezes well
8. enjoy!

Foods That Can Make Your Mood Better

For the most part, people have been trained to believe that “comfort” foods are terrible for the body and must be avoided. However, if your comfort food is candy or junk food this can be true. Otherwise, comfort foods can be really nourishing and good for you. There are some foods that, when you consume them, may boost your mood. When you are feeling a little down and are needing an emotional boost, test out a few of these.

Eggs, you might be surprised to learn, are fantastic at battling depression. Just be sure that you don’t toss out the egg yolk. When you wish to cheer yourself up, the yolk is the most important part of the egg. Eggs, the egg yolks particularly, are rich in B vitamins. These B vitamins are fantastic for helping to boost your mood. This is because these vitamins help your neural transmitters–the parts of your brain that dictate your mood–run better. Eat an egg and cheer up!

Put together a trail mixout of a variety of seeds and nuts. Peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, etc are all terrific for helping to elevate your mood. This is because seeds and nuts have plenty of magnesium which raises your brain’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is known as the “feel good” chemical and it tells your brain how you should be feeling at all times. The higher your serotonin levels, the more pleasant you will feel. Not just that, nuts, specifically, are a great protein source.

Cold water fish are good if you want to feel happier. Tuna, trout, mackerel, herring and wild salmon are all full of omega-3s and DHA. These are two things that truly help the grey matter in your brain work a lot better. It’s true: consuming a tuna fish sandwich can basically help you overcome depression.

Some grains are actually great for fighting off bad moods. Quinoa, barley, millet, etc are fantastic at helping you feel happier. They help you feel full too which can truly help to better your mood. Feeling famished can really make you feel terrible! The reason these grains are so wonderful for your mood is that they are easy to digest. You digest these grains quicker than other things which can help boost your blood sugar levels, which, in turn, helps make you feel happier, mood wise.

Green tea is truly good for your mood. You knew it had to be included in this article, right? Green tea is loaded with an amino acid called L-theanine. Research has proved that this amino acid induces the production of brain waves. This will better your brain’s focus while at the same calming the rest of your body. You already knew green tea could help you be so much healthier. Now you know that applies to your mood too!

So you see, you don’t need to eat all that junk food when you wish to feel better! Try these hints instead!