Pasta Fagioli

This is a slow cooker version of Pasta Fagioli. On cold busy days, nothing is better than a hearty one pot meal.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1lb of Bison or Ground Meat of choice
• 1 Onion peeled and diced small
• 2 Carrots peeled and diced small
• 2-3 Celery ribs diced small
• 15 ounce can of Tomatoes (Undrained)
• 15 ounce can of Cannellini beans
• 26 ounces of Beef stock
• Jar of Pasta Sauce (I like Rao’s)
• 2 tsp of dried Oregano
• 2 tsp of dried Parsley or bunch of fresh during and then at the end.
• 1 TBS Hot pepper seeds (Optional for kick)
• 1 tsp of Pepper
• 1/2 TBS of Sea Salt
• 1 Cup of favorite small pasta bits (I use jovial GF shells or elbows)

PREPARE:

1. Pre brown meat and crumble. (You can make this ahead if needed)
2. Drain excess grease and fats.
3. Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. (Except Pasta)
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
5. During the last 30 minutes of cooking add in the pasta and stir until it is cooked through.
6. You can also pre make your pasta and add it for the last 10 to heat through if preferred.
7. Top with your favorite fresh herbs like parsley.
8. Top with some fresh grated parmesan cheese. (Optional for cheese lovers)
9. Delicious complete one pot meal on cold poopie days.