Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Minestrone Casserole

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 40 min
  • Servings 5

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

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients except green beans, macaroni and cheese in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • 2
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • 3
    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.

  • If you prefer, substitute a can of kidney or great northern beans for the garbanzo beans. If you have cooked beans on hand already, use 1 3/4 cups instead of the can of beans.
  • 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.
  • Adding sugar, even a small amount, can balance the acid level of the tomatoes and round out the flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
930mg
39%
Potassium
590mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
6g
26%
Sugars
13g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
150%
150%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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