Crock Pot Pasta E Fagioli

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Crock Pot Pasta E Fagioli
https://www.cookingmamas.com/crock-pot-pasta-e-fagioli/

"Pasta e Fagioli" simply means "pasta and beans."

Servings 8

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef, turkey or sausage
1/2 onion chopped
1 1/2 carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes un-drained
1 (16 oz.) can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
2 c. beef stock
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/2 jar spaghetti sauce
8 oz. (1/2 box) ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni

Instructions

1. Brown beef, turkey or sausage in a skillet over medium high heat. Add to the Crock Pot.

2. Toss in chopped onions, carrots, celery, un-drained tomatoes, drained beans, beef stock, oregano, pepper, parsley, Tabasco and spaghetti sauce.

3. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.

4. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and stir into soup. Serve in bowls topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.