Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can basil, oregano and garlic-flavored diced tomatoes
  • 1 c. finely diced carrots
  • 1 c. finely diced celery
  • 1 c. finely diced zucchini
  • 1 c. string beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 c. shredded cabbage
  • 1 c. peeled and finely diced potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 c. water
  • 1 (19 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
  • 1 1/2 c. ditalini (small, tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Method

  • Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, tomatoes, carrots, celery and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Place the cooked vegetable mixture in the slow cooker. Add the string beans, cabbage, potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Add the kidney beans and pasta 20 minutes before serving. Cook until the pasta is tender. Stir in the cheese and serve immediately.