Description
Warm and comforting, this Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli is an Italian classic that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect for chilly days, this easy slow-cooked soup combines hearty vegetables, nutritious beans, and tender pasta for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal prepping for the week, this dish is both versatile and nutritious. With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
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- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- ¾ cup celery (diced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6 cups water
- 1 (16 oz) box of ditalini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Drain and slice; add to slow cooker.
- Combine diced onion, sliced carrots, diced celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, broth, water, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and parsley in the slow cooker.
- Stir well and cover. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in uncooked ditalini pasta.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg