Mediterranean Minestrone Casserole
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots sliced (11⁄2 cups)
- 1 medium onion chopped (1⁄2 cup)
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can 28 oz organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can 6 oz Italian-style tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1½ cups frozen cut green beans thawed
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 31⁄2 oz
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 oz
Instructions
- In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green beans, macaroni and cheese.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir in green beans and macaroni.
- Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer or until beans and macaroni are tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
Notes & Wine Advice
Looking to get a healthy dose of vegetables? This vegetarian main dish has carrots, onions, tomatoes and green beans, in addition to fiber-rich garbanzos.
Nutrition values
Calories: 350 kcal