Easy Pasta Fagioli Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This easy Pasta Fagioli Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a hearty and delicious Italian soup made with beans, pasta, and Italian herbs. This slow cooker version is so easy to make and perfect for a cold night. The ingredients are simple, but they all come together to create a flavor packed meal. Enjoy this delicious soup with friends and family.
Prep Time
This recipe requires 10 minutes of active prep time. Feel free to add more time if needed.
Cook Time
This recipe requires 6 hours of cook time on low heat. You can also cook this on high for 3-4 hours.
Ingredients
This recipe requires the following ingredients:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon oregano
-1 teaspoon basil
-1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
-1 (14-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
-6 cups vegetable broth
-1 cup uncooked ditalini or elbow macaroni
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
To make this easy Pasta Fagioli Crock Pot recipe, start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened. Add the oregano and basil and cook for another minute. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, pasta, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Give it a good stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once the soup is done cooking, stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Equipment
This recipe requires a large skillet and a slow cooker.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
-Calories: 150
-Fat: 4g
-Carbohydrates: 24g
-Protein: 6g
-Sodium: 590mg
-Fiber: 5g
Recipe Tips
For a vegan version of this recipe, feel free to substitute the Parmesan cheese with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. You can also add some extra veggies such as carrots or celery for added nutrition. If you want to make this soup even heartier, add some cooked Italian sausage or ground beef.
If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe on the stovetop. Just follow the same instructions, but instead of transferring everything to the slow cooker, transfer it to a large pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.
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