Description
Indulge in a warm and hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli, a comforting Italian classic that brings the flavors of home-cooked meals to your table with minimal effort. This easy-to-follow recipe features ground beef, beans, and ditalini pasta simmered in a rich broth infused with tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or gatherings, this dish is packed with protein and vegetables, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Just brown the meat, combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you relax. Serve it up with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces white cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 3 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a slow cooker. Add diced carrots, celery, onions, 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 during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For firmer pasta texture, consider cooking it separately and adding it just before serving. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.
