Pasta Fagioli Recipe in the Slow Cooker

Steps to make

1. 1

   Brown ground beef

   5 min
   

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound ground beef until browned.

2. 2

   Transfer browned meat to slow cooker

   1 min
   

   Drain the excess fat and transfer the browned ground beef to a 6-7-quart slow cooker.

4. 3

   Add onions, carrots, and celery

   1 min
   

   Add in 1 chopped onion, 1 cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery and stir to combine.

5. 4

   Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and marinara sauce

   1 min
   

   Add the diced tomatoes along with their juices, kidney beans, white beans, 4 cups beef broth, and marinara sauce.

6. 5

   Add herbs and seasonings

   

   Add in 1 ½ teaspoons oregano, ¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (if using), ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine.

7. 6

   Cook

   5h
   

   Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on Low heat setting for 5-7 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

8. 7

   Boil pasta

   10 min
   

   15-20 minutes before the soup is done, cook 1 ¼ cups pasta according to package instructions, then drain

9. 8

   Add pasta to slow cooker

   1 min
   

   Stir the cooked pasta into the soup. Adjust the seasoning with more salt, black pepper, or hot sauce if desired.

10. 9

    Serve

    

    Ladle the soup into individual bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan if you wish. Serve hot.