Description
This Crockpot Pasta Fagioli is a comforting and hearty Italian soup loaded with ground beef, beans, pasta, and rich tomato broth. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, this dish is perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Serve it with crusty bread and Parmesan for an authentic Italian touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the beef – Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables & seasonings – Mix in onion, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, beef broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Slow cook – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the pasta – About 30 minutes before serving, add the ditalini pasta and stir. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Serve & garnish – Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and omit the meat.
- To freeze, store without the pasta and add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) / 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli, Pasta e Fagioli Soup, Italian Bean Soup, Hearty Slow Cooker Soup