SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN MINESTRONE CASSEROLE

Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Minestrone Casserole image

With a 20-minute prep time, a hearty pasta casserole can be assembled in the morning on even the busiest days.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) Italian-style tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 12 oz bag), thawed
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except green beans, macaroni and cheese in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Cover and 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 or until beans and macaroni are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g