Thursday, November 14, 2013

Pasta Fagioli (Stove or Crockpot)

Sadly, I do not remember where I got this recipe so I cannot give credit to the creator.  I have changed it  slightly, so maybe that doesn't matter?  Thanks, whoever you are!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
3 carrots
3 stalks celery (or celery seed if your husband hates the texture of celery)
2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes with liquid
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained
30 oz beef stock (or the bouillon + water thing)
2 tsp  oregano
1  tsp pepper
1 Tbsp parsley
1 20 oz jar/can of favorite spaghetti sauce
4-6 oz small pasta of choice
Directions:
Brown beef and onion and drain.
If making in the crockpot, put beef in and add everything else except pasta.  Cook low 7-8 hours or high 4-5.  Add pasta the last 30 minutes. * Note that spices can lose their strength in the crockpot and may need more than the above recipe lists for oregano, pepper and parsley.
If making on the stove, add other ingredients, except pasta, and bring to a boil.  Reduce to simmer and add pasta.  When pasta is done, you are ready to serve.

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