Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli
This hearty Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli combines tender beans, pasta, and vegetables in a flavorful tomato broth for a comforting Italian-inspired slow cooker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups dry small pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to the crock pot. Add the diced onion, garlic, cannellini beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the dry pasta and stir. Continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and increase beans or add chopped mushrooms. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
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