Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli
Dive into the warm, comforting embrace of Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli, a hearty Italian-inspired soup perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This easy slow cooker recipe is loaded with tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, protein-packed beans, and perfectly al dente ditalini pasta, all simmered in a savory tomato and herb broth. The gentle, hands-off cooking process lets the flavors meld beautifully, while the addition of pasta near the end ensures perfect texture every time. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra layer of flavor. With simple ingredients and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this crock pot wonder is a crowd-pleaser that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a hungry family, this Pasta Fagioli is a must-try for your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dried ditalini pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and beef broth.
Stir in the kidney beans, great northern beans, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined.
Thirty minutes before serving, add the ditalini pasta to the crock pot. Stir well and let it cook on HIGH until the pasta is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3541 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.1 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.2 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 151.9 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 735 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 6246 mg | 133% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
