Crockpot Pasta Fagioli

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Crockpot Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 cup ditalini pasta (or any small pasta shape)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage. Drain any excess fat.
2. Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Add the browned meat to your crockpot. Then add the diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, cannellini beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, water, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, add the ditalini pasta. Stir well and cook on high until the pasta is tender (about 25-30 minutes).
5. Serve: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your hearty and delicious Crockpot Pasta Fagioli!