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Mediterranean Minestrone Casserole

Portions:5 servings
Preparation Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
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Equipment

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 / Tips / 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.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 350 kcal
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Course Casserole / Crockpot / Slow cooker
Cuisine Mediterranean
clue Easy
Diets Vegetarian