Description
Warm and comforting, this Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli is the ultimate dish for chilly days. This hearty Italian soup is a perfect blend of vegetables, beans, and spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal effort required, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that’s ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your personal taste! Prepare a big batch to savor throughout the week as it reheats beautifully, making it a great option for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices Turkey Bacon (cooked, drained, and finely sliced)
- 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)
- 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat and slice it into small pieces before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, basil, parsley, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, chicken broth, and water into the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours. About 30 minutes before serving time, add the uncooked ditalini pasta.
- Once cooked through and flavorful, sprinkle Parmesan Reggiano cheese on top when serving. Enjoy your warm bowl of Crock Pot Pasta Fagioli!
- 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: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg