Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli

Health score
28%
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
480 min.
8
307kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli, a classic Italian dish that brings comfort and flavor to the table. Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, letting the slow cooker work its magic while you go about your day. With a rich blend of vegetables, beans, and pasta, this hearty meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients.

The combination of finely chopped cabbage, vibrant diced tomatoes, and tender carrots creates a colorful medley that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The addition of white kidney or cannellini beans adds a creamy texture and a boost of protein, making this dish a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner. Seasoned with fresh basil and garlic, each spoonful bursts with flavor, transporting you straight to the heart of Italy.

Whether you're feeding a crowd or simply looking for a comforting meal to enjoy at home, this Pasta e Fagioli is sure to please. Serve it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of indulgence. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a bowl of this delicious, soul-warming dish that is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cabbage finely chopped
  • 28 ounces tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans white rinsed drained canned
  • medium carrots chopped
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • 32 ounces chicken broth 
  • cup ditalini pasta 
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • medium onion chopped
  • servings parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
  2. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, cabbage, celery, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein22.67%
Fat26.9%
Carbs50.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.35
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.178695740907%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.29kcal
15.36%
Fat:9.35g
14.39%
Saturated Fat:4.82g
30.13%
Carbohydrates:39.45g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:33.82g
12.3%
Sugar:5.34g
5.93%
Cholesterol:28.37mg
9.46%
Sodium:1251.3mg
54.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.73g
35.46%
Vitamin A:2947.41IU
58.95%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.4%
Calcium:381.6mg
38.16%
Selenium:25.44µg
36.35%
Vitamin K:34.39µg
32.75%
Phosphorus:318.5mg
31.85%
Iron:4.1mg
22.78%
Fiber:5.63g
22.52%
Vitamin C:16.19mg
19.63%
Potassium:672.82mg
19.22%
Magnesium:73.1mg
18.27%
Zinc:2.57mg
17.16%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.95%
Copper:0.32mg
16.06%
Folate:62.41µg
15.6%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.06%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.56%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.32%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.24%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.13%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.15%