Crockpot Pasta Fagioli recipe

Here’s a complete and easy Crockpot Pasta Fagioli Recipe 🍲🍝:📋 Ingredients:1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage (optional for vegetarian)1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed4 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano½ tsp dried thymeSalt & pepper, to taste1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, for garnish👩‍🍳 Instructions:Optional step: In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.Add meat (or skip for vegetarian) to the crockpot.Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and spices. Stir well.Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.About 30 minutes before serving, add pasta and stir. Cook until pasta is tender.Taste and adjust salt and pepper.Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.🍽️ Tips:For a thicker soup, mash a few beans before adding pasta.Swap pasta for gluten-free or low-carb options if desired.