slow cooker fagioli
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground beef, extra lean
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· 3-4 carrots, sliced
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· 4-5 stalks celery, chopped
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· 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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· 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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· 1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, undrained
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· 1 can (15 ounces) white cannellini beans, undrained
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· 24 ounces spaghetti or marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
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· 2 tablespoons tomato paste
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· 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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· 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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· 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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· 1 teaspoon basil, dried
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· 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, dried
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· 1 bay leaf
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· 3/4 cup ditalini pasta, uncooked
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Optional: fresh chopped parsley, finely grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons red wine or red wine vinegar
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