Description
Warm and comforting, this Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli is the ultimate Italian soup to enjoy on a chilly day. With its rich combination of tender beans, hearty vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this slow-cooked dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker—simply add your ingredients and let the magic happen. Each bowl is a warm hug, filled with goodness that will delight everyone at the table. Plus, it makes plenty, ensuring there are leftovers for those busy days ahead!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- ¾ cup celery (diced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6 cups water
- 1 (16 oz) box of ditalini pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Drain and slice into small pieces.
- Add turkey bacon, diced onions, sliced carrots, diced celery, salt, pepper, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried parsley, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, chicken broth, and water to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in uncooked ditalini pasta.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with grated Parmesan Reggiano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 16mg