Description
Discover the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli, an Italian-inspired dish that combines ground beef, hearty beans, and pasta simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this recipe is easy to make with just a few simple steps. Toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax. With its savory taste and nutritious profile—packed with protein and fiber—this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms your heart!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the cooked beef to a slow cooker along with diced carrots, celery, onion, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, cannellini beans, and kidney beans.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Stir in uncooked ditalini pasta 30 minutes before cooking time ends.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg